Initial operational capacity stands at 35,000 vehicles
Kia Corporation’s official distributor in Ghana, Rana Motors, has officially launched its state-of-the-art assembly plant in Ghana, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy in the African continent.
The launch event was attended by HE Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana; Hon. Michael Okyere Baafi, Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry of Ghana; Hon. Henry Quartey, Regional Minister of Ghana, and other key leaders from the country.
Kia’s assembly plant in Amasaman, Ghana is a testament to the strong partnership between Korea and Ghana, combining Korean Engineering Technology with Ghanaian dedication, capabilities, and passion, a press communique stated.
“Our goal is to fulfill the demands not only within Ghana but potentially also across West Africa. We are excited about the opportunities that this expansion will bring,” remarked Yaser Shabsogh, Chief Operating Officer, Regional HQ, Middle East & Africa, Kia.
“We take pride in our role of enhancing the relationship between Ghana and the Republic of Korea by promoting excellence,” commented Essam Odaymat, CEO, Rana Motors.
The assembly plant proudly stands as the largest in Ghana and the region, assembling six vehicle models and will expand to ten models in the next few months. Spread out over a substantial 65,000sqm of land, the Amasaman facility has a building area of 16,000sqm, with over 1,000sqm of living area.
