The Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, Mochizuki Hisanobu, has announced his government’s commitment to assist in developing an automotive industry in Ghana that can compete on a global scale.
He noted that Ghana has demonstrated significant potential in recent years to emerge as a leading force in automotive development across Africa.
Japan is prepared to contribute its technological expertise to help Ghana realize this ambition.
“Japan is among the countries at the forefront of technological innovation and is eager to support Ghana in building its automotive industry,” he stated.
Ambassador Hisanobu made these remarks during the launch of the inaugural Japan-Ghana Autoconnect Show in Accra last Thursday.
The event also involved partners such as the Ghana TVET Service, the Complimentary Education Agency, Green Auto Factory AICH, and M Ghana Limited.
During the event, Japan and Ghana signed an agreement to collaborate on enhancing the country’s automobile industry through training and integration with Japanese companies.
This partnership aims to equip Ghanaian youth with skills necessary for success in the automotive sector and provide them with exposure to Japanese language and culture, while also creating further employment opportunities with Japanese firms in both Ghana and Japan.
Mr. Hisanobu emphasized that the agreement would strengthen the partnership between the two countries.
Lily Gyimah, the Deputy Director General of the Ghana TVET Service, stated that the program would incorporate both English and Japanese components, offering participants a unique chance to enhance their skills while learning the Japanese language.
Mrs. Gyimah highlighted that this collaboration would improve the likelihood of Ghanaians securing jobs with Japanese companies, either in Ghana or Japan.
“The Auto Connect initiative will provide students and professionals in the automotive sector the opportunity to study in Japan and take Japanese as an additional course,” she asserted.
“Participants will have the chance to further their education at technical universities and other institutions in the automotive field, obtaining qualifications that can enhance their career prospects in Japan as well,” she added.
Dr. Paul Amaning, Chief Executive Officer of DaPaul Ltd, remarked that this collaboration marks a significant advancement in strengthening Ghana’s automotive industry.
He noted that it presents greater opportunities for job creation and economic development, as Auto Connect aims to transform the approach of Ghanaian technical institutions towards automotive training.
Dr. Amaning emphasized that, in addition to the opportunities it offers, this initiative fosters international collaboration in education and development within the sector.
