Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have expressed support for increased equity investment in Electrochem Ghana Limited, commending the scale of development and progress recorded under the Ada Songor Salt Project.
The endorsement came after CSO leaders visited the company’s operational site in Ada, where they engaged management, traditional authorities, and community representatives to assess ongoing work at one of West Africa’s largest salt mining projects.
The organisations praised Electrochem for its substantial investments over the past five years, describing the project as a major driver of industrial growth, job creation, and economic development in the Ada area and beyond.
During the visit, the Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Protection Agency, Kofi Owusu Hene (Kofi Kapito), said the investment level had positioned Ada as a potential leading salt production hub in Africa. He urged continued community engagement to strengthen public understanding and address any concerns.
He added that improved communication between the company and local residents would build trust and support for the project.
Electrochem’s management also revealed growing international investor interest, with parties from the UAE, France, the UK, and Austria reportedly considering stakes in a planned $500 million expansion programme.
According to the company, the expansion will fund infrastructure development, automation systems, logistics facilities, a refinery, and a proposed caustic soda plant, as well as support research and development initiatives.
Chief Executive Officer Francis Buamah noted that Ghana’s salt industry is increasingly seen as a strategic entry point into the wider African market, making the project highly attractive to investors.
Board Chairman Kofi Abotsi emphasised the need to align private investment with national development goals, highlighting job creation, industrialisation, and community benefits as key priorities.
Traditional leaders from the Ada area also expressed support for the project, describing the Songor Lagoon as a major natural resource with significant industrial potential. They referenced earlier development plans for structured and sustainable salt production and called for unity and collaboration among stakeholders.
The Ada Traditional Council further commended Electrochem for community initiatives such as employment creation, water provision, and women empowerment programmes.
The CSO delegation said their visit aimed to strengthen public engagement and improve understanding of the project as it seeks to expand production capacity and contribute to Ghana’s broader industrialisation agenda.
Source: citinewsroom.com
