Nana Addo unveils first VW-Assembled car in Ghana [PHOTOS]

President Akufo-Addo today, August 3 2020, unveiled the first VW-assembled car in Ghana.

The event was held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra.

,President Akufo-Addo expressed his delight at the decision taken by Volkswagen “to assemble a number of its brands right here in Ghana, not only for domestic use, but also for the West African market.”

“It is gratifying to note that VW is going beyond the ‘Beetle’ to assemble in Ghana other brands, namely Tiguan, Teramont, Amarok, Caddy, Polo and Passat. Volkswagen means ‘The People’s Car’, so I am expectant that the brands being assembled in Ghana will not only be affordable, but also be of the highest quality,” he noted.

Akufo-Addo said that the Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Hon. Akosua Frema Osei-Opare has issued, recently, a new directive to all Ministries, Departments and Agencies, and, indeed, to the Public Procurement Authority, to give first preference to the acquisition of locally assembled vehicles, when public funds are used to buy vehicles.

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The President assured Volkswagen Ghana that Government will continue to support the company in diverse ways to ensure the sustainability and profitability of this venture in Ghana.