ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), Africa’s leading industrial zone developer, has committed significant resources to advance Ghana’s 24-hour economy agenda following high-level talks in Benin.
During a visit to ARISE’s Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) on August 5, Ghana’s delegation led by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah and including Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare explored partnerships to replicate Benin’s integrated industrial model.
ARISE IIP Managing Director Létondji Beheton emphasized alignment with Ghana’s goals: “Our zones operate 24/7, and we’ll deploy skills and resources for Ghana’s economic survival.” The GDIZ, hosting 36 investors and 20,000 jobs, aims for 300,000 positions by 2030. Ghana’s planned light industrial parks will prioritize agro-processing, textiles, and packaging, targeting raw material value-addition and export competitiveness within two years.
Trade Minister Ofosu-Adjare expressed strong enthusiasm: “We’ll double Benin’s achievements to make Ghana Africa’s industrial hub.” The collaboration leverages ARISE’s footprint across five African nations and backing from major financiers like Africa Finance Corporation. This partnership accelerates President Mahama’s vision for industrial transformation through public-private synergy.
