From left: Teye Mkushi, Finance Director GGBL, Felix Addo, Board Chairman GGBL, Alan Kyeremanten, Chief of Achimota Nii Adams Ayibonte and John O’Keeffe at the event.
Guinness Ghana Brewery Limited (GGBL) has commissioned a new polyethylene terephthalate (PET) production plant at its Achimota site in Accra.
The GH¢51.6 million facility is part of the beverage company’s commitment to continuously investing in the country.
Commissioning the new plant, the Minister for Trade and Industry, Alan Kyeremanten, said Guinness Ghana has made significant contributions to the development of the country over the years, and continues to support the socio-economic development of the country even after 58 years of operations in the country.
“This investment is coming at a time when government is talking about a new industrial transformation agenda for our country. It could not have been a better testimony of the vision of our President and where we want to lead this country,” he added.
Mr. Alan Kyeremanten commended Guinness Ghana for its contribution to job creation and commitment to developing communities through its social responsibility initiatives while also step-changing the cassava starch initiative which was started under the erstwhile Kuffour administration, adding, “GGBL has taken this up and developed what I think is a fantastic product (Ruut Beer) and creating what could potentially become another cash cow for the country.”
Briefing the gathering about the production line, the Supply Chain Director at GGBL, Isaac Tosu, said the primary raw materials for production at the new facility will be sorghum and maize and the consequent effect will be the increased demand for local raw materials.
Commenting on Diageo’s newest investment on the continent, the President of Diageo Africa John O’Keeffe, indicated that Diageo is a long-term player on the continent and excited by the potential impact of the group’s investments.
The event was attended by government officials, Diageo officials, Chief of Achimota, industry representatives and a section of the media.