4.8.2020. With the official opening of its vehicle assembly plant in Accra, Ghana, the Volkswagen sub-Saharan Africa is expanding its presence in the region. Thanks to the commitment of Volkswagen Ghana, Sahara Group South fifth vehicle, the mounting location is. In other places, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Rwanda is there.
Universal Motors Limited, 2005, Volkswagen is the importer, since the Assembly won the tender for the contract for the first phase of the project. 5000 pieces is capable of mounting the operation of universal Motors Accra. The assembly of vehicles (semi-knocked -) on the basis of the control switch takes place. This pre-assembled set vehicle parts. Tiguan, Teramont, Passat, Polo and Amarok models to be plugged in Ghana, has.
A serious event, Ghana His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo President-Addo, Alan Kyerematen and other trade and Industry Secretary, it was attended by Cabinet ministers, the country’s renewed commitment in the case of Volkswagen’s first locally-assembled vehicle, the Tiguan, it has emerged.
The West African country with a population of 30 million in the opening of the assembly plant it’s not only a statement of intent, Volkswagen, in the presence of German Chancellor Angela Merkel signed nearly two years ago, the government of Ghana had.
In the last two years to promote the government of Ghana implemented (Statement of intent the memorandum of understanding the memorandum of understanding known as the lake it eats: Ghana automobile production (GADP) with the development policy and reform in Ghana Automotive the automotive sector has been expanded. GADP Volkswagen paved the way for a long-term commitment to Ghana. The first milestone of the cooperation Assembly of the plant investment. Volkswagen the automotive industry as part of the development of modern industrial transformation of the country, Ghana supports.
Ghana is also the founder of Volkswagen, ref (GADP) Ghana became the first automotive company to be registered under the Automotive Development Policy. Volkswagen Ghana, Volkswagen AG, a wholly owned subsidiary, Jeffrey J. Oppong Peprah CEO’s there. Volkswagen in Ghana (fully built) (control switch kits) of the vehicle, as well as the tools responsible for FBU knocked-Imports will be for.
TRANSFORMATION within the framework of Brand Strategy 2025+ Volkswagen new regions and strengthen, focuses on emerging markets. Sub-Saharan Africa plays an increasingly important role in the region. African car market is currently relatively small, although it may develop for future growth in the region Sunday.
(Source: Volkswagen AG)
