Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has visited the Zonda Tec assembly plant as part of efforts to highlight the contribution of women entrepreneurs to Ghana’s economy.
The company, founded and led by Madam Yang Yang, is contributing to the growth of Ghana’s automotive and industrial sector.
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During the visit, the Vice President was taken through the assembly of trucks, specialised vehicles and machinery at the facility, which operates a Completely Knocked Down (CKD) assembly system supported by modern equipment and quality-control processes.
She observed tests on braking, suspension and water resistance to ensure that finished vehicles meet required safety and performance standards.
She also inspected the light vehicle assembly plant, where she viewed the company’s hybrid and electric vehicles, as well as its workshop facilities for servicing and maintenance.
The Vice President said the growing adoption of lower-emission vehicle technologies was important as Ghana considers how to meet its transport needs while reducing emissions.
She also highlighted the company’s investment in skills development through its training facilities and stressed the need to continually assess the technical expertise required by industry and create pathways to equip more young people with those skills.
She called for closer collaboration between training institutions and industries to ensure that the skills developed align with opportunities available within the economy.
The Vice President said the facility demonstrates the potential of the Government’s broader industrialisation agenda and the opportunities that can be created through the 24-Hour Economy.
She encouraged the company to expand its operations by exploring opportunities to manufacture additional components locally, saying increased local content would strengthen domestic supply chains, create more jobs and ensure that more of the value generated by the automotive industry remains in Ghana.
She commended the management, workers, technicians, and trainees for their efforts in sustaining production. She reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting enterprises that invest in local production, technology, and skills development, while creating more opportunities for women to build and lead businesses.
