7Eleven commissions industrial facility to cut import dependence

By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY, Aboadi

A wholly Ghanaian-owned company, 7Eleven, has opened a new industrial manufacturing facility at Aboadi in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region to reduce the country’s dependence on imported bolts and industrial coating products.

The 7-Eleven Baseline Bolt and Nuts and 7Eleven ASAC Advanced Coating facilities are expected to support Ghana’s upstream petroleum, mining, construction and manufacturing sectors by strengthening local supply chains and reducing reliance on imported fastening and coating solutions.

Also, it is expected to boost the local content drive while creating employment opportunities for the youth.

Isaac Annochie, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company said the project is a major milestone in Ghana’s industrial transformation agenda.

“Today’s occasion is more than the opening of two facilities. It represents the beginning of new opportunities, new jobs, new partnerships and a greater industrial future for our nation,” he stated.

According to him, industries in Ghana have for years relied heavily on imported industrial bolting systems, but the company’s latest investment seeks to reverse that trend by establishing a premium manufacturing operation capable of producing high-quality bolts, nuts, fasteners and advanced coating products that meet international standards.

He explained that the facility has been designed to manufacture durable precision connection systems for critical sectors of the economy, while the advanced coating plant will improve durability, corrosion resistance and the lifespan of industrial equipment.

“Surface coating is no longer just a finishing process; it is an essential part of modern manufacturing and industrial protection,” he added.

Mr. Annochie further disclosed that the company’s long-term ambition is to position the facility as a repair and maintenance hub for strategic industries within Ghana and across the sub-region.

He noted that the project is expected to create employment opportunities for engineers, technicians, machine operators, quality control specialists and logistics personnel, while also supporting skills development through partnerships with technical institutions.

Joseph Nelson, the Western Regional Minister praised the company for investing in local manufacturing, saying the facility aligns with Ghana’s push to reduce import dependency and promote value addition.

“For many years, Ghana has depended heavily on imports and value addition was done outside the country. Facilities like this are helping us change that narrative since they are producing to meet international standards,” he said

He noted that the project would stimulate economic activity in the Western Region, create jobs for the youth and attract more industrial investment into the area.

“The establishment of these advanced manufacturing facilities by 7-Eleven is a clear demonstration that Ghanaian-owned companies can compete globally through innovation, quality and investment in local capacity”

The regional minister urged traditional authorities to support industrialisation by ensuring easier access to land and resolving land disputes that often discourage investors.

“The more such companies succeed, the better it is for our communities, the region and the country as a whole,” he stressed.

Kweku Boateng, Director for Economics and Local Content at the Petroleum Commission in an address read for him described the growth of 7-Eleven as evidence that Ghanaian-owned companies can provide world-class industrial services when given the needed support.

He explained that the company, established less than a decade ago after Ghana’s oil discovery, has evolved into a diversified indigenous enterprise with interests in manufacturing, procurement, repairs and manpower services.

According to him, the new facility reflects progress in Ghana’s local content agenda and government’s broader commitment to retaining more value within the country’s oil and gas industry.

Mr. Boateng advised management of the facility to prioritise maintenance culture and aggressively market its services to mining and oil companies across West Africa to ensure full utilisation of the plant.

“This facility demonstrates the progress Ghana is making in building indigenous capacity for the oil and gas sector,” he added.

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