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The Ghana Heavy Duty Artisans Association (GHART), under the GARAGES umbrella, held a significant seminar on November 28, 2025, at the Suame Municipal Assembly.
The event focused on improving youth employment and promoting innovation in Ghana’s automotive sector, particularly through local manufacturing and technical skills development.
The seminar formed part of GHART’s two-phase training and exhibition initiative. The second session featured a practical display of locally crafted auto parts and technical machinery. Among the showcased items were universal joints, fuel injector cleaners, analyzers, and other precision tools produced by Ghanaian artisans—demonstrating the country’s growing potential in self-reliant automotive production.
Ghanatodayonline.com reporter Ama Nyame spoke with David Opoku Frimpong, General Manager of Ayertey Alignment Service, who commended the initiative. He stressed the need for greater support for local manufacturers, noting that Ghanaian-made tools not only match but often exceed the durability of imported tools.
Frimpong also mentioned that his company offers services such as car alignment, air-conditioning repairs, and artisan training.
The Assistant Head of Department for the Heavy Duty Department at Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI) Mr Charles Osei, echoed similar sentiments. He emphasized the importance of nurturing homegrown talent and supporting the production of machines by local craftsmen. According to him students, as well as representatives from the magazine and technical industries, benefited greatly from the event.
The seminar served as a platform to highlight the importance of vocational training, youth engagement, and investment in local innovation to drive Ghana’s industrial growth and reduce reliance on imports.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com/Ama Nyame
