Kwame-Danso, Bono Region, Ghana – May 2025
Nigerian industrialist and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced the launch of a major agro-industrial venture in Ghana — the Dangote Sugar Refinery — aimed at drastically reducing the country’s dependency on imported sugar while enhancing local industrial capacity.
In a LinkedIn statement, Dangote confirmed that the new refinery will be located in Kwame-Danso, Bono Region, and will play a central role in Ghana’s economic transformation. The project aligns with the government’s One District, One Factory (1D1F) initiative and is expected to slash Ghana’s annual $162 million sugar import bill.
“This landmark sugar project is a new chapter in Ghana’s economic journey and a step toward self-sufficiency,” Dangote shared, adding that the company has completed all necessary permits and land acquisition processes for full-scale operations.
Key features of the refinery include:
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Daily crushing capacity of 12,000 tons of sugarcane
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25,000 hectares of irrigated farmland
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Multi-product output: sugar, molasses, and ethanol
The project is poised to generate thousands of jobs across agriculture, logistics, and manufacturing while contributing significantly to Ghana’s industrial output.
Dangote emphasized the broader vision: “This isn’t just a factory—it’s a catalyst for economic freedom, local empowerment, and regional transformation.”
The investment also reinforces Dangote Group’s expanding footprint in West Africa, echoing a larger movement toward food security, industrialization, and sustainable job creation across the continent.