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Electrochem to employ 7,000 youth for salt project
Dr Mckorley speaking at the official opening of Electrochem
Over 7,000 Ghanaian youth will be employed next year when the Electrochem Ghana Limited Songor Salt Project becomes fully operational.
Currently, 3,000 persons have been employed for the first phase of the project with 4,000 more expected to be engaged when the salt concession hits full operations in 2024.
This was disclosed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the McDan Group, Dr Daniel Mckorley at the commissioning of Electrochem’s Salt Mine and Processing Plant at Ada in the Greater Accra Region last Wednesday.
The commissioning, which was performed by the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, would make Electrochem the hub for salt production in Africa.
The President commended Dr McKorley and Electrochem for harnessing the full potential of the songor lagoon.
“This is the first time in the history of Ghana that an indigenous Ghanaian businessman owns one of the biggest salt refineries in Africa,” he said.
He said Ghana could supply Nigeria and other parts of the world with salt and the importation of salt from Europe would become a thing of the past.
“Nigeria is currently importing two billion worth of salt from Brazil annually and gradually Ghana could be able to provide the neighbouring country and other countries with salt,” he said.
“Producing two million metric tons of salt a year will be the biggest salt concession in Africa and the government is committed to supporting the company to succeed,” he stated.
He thanked the Paramount Chief of Ada, Nene Abram Akuaku III and the people of Ada for their support and urged them to become stakeholders of the project.
Electrochem, a subsidiary of the McDan Group had been granted a 15-year lease to transform the Ada Songor salt concession which hitherto was left to deteriorate due to mismanagement.
The concession which has been in existence for over 54 years, was left in the hands of the locals but the government in 2020, following a diversification agenda to utilise natural resources and rely on public-private partnerships to transform the economy, gave the lagoon to Electrochem for development.
Dr Daniel McKorley said the concession has been transformed in two years and would provide jobs for the local people and ultimately boost the economy.
Currently, he said the company was producing 650,000 metric tons of salt and would move to a million metric tons next year and two million by 2025.
“This is only the first phase of the project and by the time we are done with the refinery and other sections, we could lead the industrialisation drive of the country, by providing jobs to boost the economy,” he stated.
He said, a chemical university to drive industrialisation in Ghana would also be built after the final phase.
The commissioning brought together dignitaries including the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, Minister of Trade and Industry, Mr K.T Hammond as well as executives from the Ghana Association of Industries, Chamber of Commerce, the Environmental Protection Agency and Ecobank.
By Michael D. Abayateye
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
