President John Dramani Mahama paid a working visit to Three Dreamer Manufacturing Company in Tema, Greater Accra Region, on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The company manufactures and distributes fast-moving consumer goods, including diapers, sanitary pads, toilet rolls, and LED bulbs. During his visit, President Mahama commended the management and workers for their contribution to Ghana's industrial development.
President Mahama encouraged the company to continue producing for Ghana and exploring opportunities in the African market. He highlighted the National Democratic Congress's (NDC) 2024 manifesto, which promised the implementation of the 24-Hour Economy policy. The President noted that Three Dreamer Manufacturing Company was a practical example of how this policy was creating opportunities for Ghanaians.
The 24-Hour Economy policy aims to support existing factories to expand operations, increase production, and employ more people. President Mahama cited the example of Three Dreamer Manufacturing Company, which was employing young people and contributing to the country's economic growth. He emphasized the importance of supporting local manufacturing and creating opportunities for young people.
President Mahama noted that Ghana had the capacity to produce many of the things it consumed locally and could also produce for export. He mentioned that the company was producing tin tomatoes and light bulbs, which could be manufactured locally and exported to other African markets. The President highlighted the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a huge opportunity for Ghanaian businesses to access markets across the continent.
The President commended the enthusiasm among young people working at Three Dreamer Manufacturing Company, admiring their happiness and eagerness to earn a living. He encouraged the staff to support their employers, emphasizing that the success of a factory depended not only on the owners and management but also on the workers' hard work, discipline, and commitment.
President Mahama mentioned that the government would continue to pursue policies that strengthened the Ghanaian cedi and created a stable environment for businesses to operate. He noted that the stability of the economy would provide businesses with greater confidence to invest, expand their operations, and create jobs. The President also mentioned his earlier visit to Nestlé Ghana Limited, where he witnessed the expansion of production lines.
The visit to Three Dreamer Manufacturing Company and Nestlé Ghana Limited demonstrated the government's efforts to support local businesses and promote economic growth. President Mahama reiterated the importance of creating the right environment for businesses to produce, expand, and employ more people. The government's policies aimed to sustain the stability of the economy and provide opportunities for Ghanaians.
Key points
- President Mahama commends Three Dreamer Manufacturing Company for its contribution to Ghana's industrial development and job creation.
- The 24-Hour Economy policy aims to support existing factories to expand operations, increase production, and employ more people.
- The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) provides a huge opportunity for Ghanaian businesses to access markets across the continent.
