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The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, said in Accra today the Government is determined to support the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) to realise the vision of the President, Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo Addo.

“The President’s vision is to develop an integrated aluminium industry in Ghana by establishing an alumina refinery for our bauxite, and streamlining the whole value chain,” Mr. Jinapor said.

He was speaking during a working visit to the head office of the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) today.

The Minister said his Ministry will work closely with GIADEC to drive the government’s Industrial transformation agenda.

He was accompanied by Mr. Benito Owusu Bio, Member of Parliament of Atwima Nwabiagya North, the Chief Director of the Ministry, Prof. Patrick Agbesinyale and other Directors.

Mr. Jinapor tasked GIADEC to help to set up an Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee comprising the relevant ministries to ensure that the vision and objectives for an integrated aluminium industry are achieved.

On his part, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GIADEC, Mr. Michael Ansah, who welcomed the sector Minister and his team, disclosed that GIADEC is actively working on selecting strategic investors as partners for the development of the bauxite mines, alumina refining and smelting, as well as other downstream industries.

Additionally, he emphasized how GIADEC will execute its operations within the framework of international environmental best practice.