Dangote to inject $162 million into Ghana’s sugar refinery sector

Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has announced plans to invest $162 million in Ghana’s sugar industry, aiming to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on imports and support government industrialization efforts.

The project, which aligns with Ghana’s “One District, One Factory” initiative, will include a state-of-the-art refinery with a 12,000-ton-per-day processing capacity and a 25,000-hectare irrigated plantation.

Beyond refined sugar, the plant will produce molasses and ethanol, driving growth in agro-processing and biofuel production.

Dangote Group stated in a LinkedIn post indicated that this is more than a factory, it is a platform for self-reliance and regional transformation.

A source within the company confirmed that land for the project has been secured, with further agreements underway.

The Bono East region, identified as the project site, is expected to benefit significantly through job creation, technology transfer, and rural development.