Trade Minister Pledges to Amend Law on Salvaged Vehicles, Boosting Ghana’s Automobile Industry
Ghana’s Minister of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Honourable Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has assured stakeholders in the automobile industry that the government will amend the law banning the importation of salvaged vehicles. This move is expected to revamp the industry, which is a key sector of Ghana’s economy.
During a meeting with industry stakeholders in Kumasi, the Minister emphasized that President John Dramani Mahama is committed to fulfilling his promise to support the industry. The President has directed that the concerns of dealers and assemblers be taken into account during the amendment process.
The Suame Industrial Area, a major hub for the automobile industry, is expected to benefit significantly from this development. The area, which employs thousands of youth, is a one-stop-shop for vehicle repairs, maintenance, and manufacturing.
According to Charles Boakye, Vice Chairman of the Suame Magazine Businessmen Association, the proposed amendment has brought relief to the industry. He explained that salvaged vehicles, which are often repaired and sold in Ghana, can create employment opportunities for experts in the industry.
The association has also appealed to the government to intervene in the construction of the Anomangye Overhead of the Suame Interchange Project, which is currently being executed by a contractor. The group is concerned that the contractor is not creating an underpass for vehicles, as planned, but instead filling up the stretch.
Overall, the government’s commitment to amending the law on salvaged vehicles is a positive development for Ghana’s automobile industry, and is expected to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.
