The Ministry of Trade and Industry is developing a National Automotive Policy that will fast track the growth and development of Ghana's automotive industry to create jobs and generate wealth for the country.
As part of the process, a broad range of stakeholders are being consulted to gather insights and best practices from the private sector, civil society and government agencies.
The goal of the policy is to improve the long-term viability and competitiveness of Ghana's automotive market.
The Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, made this known when he interacted with members of the Ghana National Association of Garages in Kumasi as part of his three-day duty tour of the Ashanti Region.
He said the National Automotive Policy would be expected to provide significant contribution to the overall growth of the automotive industry and the national economy.
Mr Spio-Garbrah said his ministry was committed to ensuring the total transformation of the Suame Magazine through capacity training for artisans and provision of financial assistance.
He therefore urged members of the association to scale up their activities in order to benefit from government assistance programmes through the National Board of Small Scales Industries.
He commended artisans at Suame for their innovation in the fabrication of vehicle spare parts.
Mr Spio-Garbrah further encouraged the Ghana National Association of Garages to be proactive by involving government officials who have oversight responsibility of the sector to get needed assistance to boost their businesses.
The Operational Manager of the Ghana National Association of Garages, Akwasi Kwakye, mentioned high cost of logistics, multiple taxes and improper documentation on the part of members as problems affecting the progress of the association.
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