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3,200 jobs on offer as salt harvesting begins in Ada

Electrochem Ghana Limited, a local salt mining company operating at the Ada Songhor Lagoon, is set to recruit 3,200 workers for the current salt harvesting season.

The workers will be engaged in manually harvesting salt across the company’s 6,000-acre concession.

While the company holds a larger 41,000-acre concession, it is presently cultivating 6,000 acres and has allocated 1,000 acres to local communities through its outgrower scheme.

In an interview, the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Razak Adam, emphasized that the nationwide recruitment aligns with Electrochem’s commitment to boosting the local economy by creating sustainable employment opportunities and addressing the country’s unemployment challenges.

“At Electrochem Ghana, we believe in working hand-in-hand with the communities where we operate.

“This salt harvest is not just an economic activity; it’s an opportunity to provide jobs, improve livelihoods, and support the people who have been custodians of this resource,” he stated.

Mr. Adam, CEO of Electrochem Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the McDan Group, stated that the company was dedicated to responsible and sustainable practices, with a strong focus on the welfare of the local people in Ada and across Ghana, particularly in job creation.

He stated that while Electrochem had the capability to use mechanized harvesting methods, the decision to employ manual labour was intentional.

That choice was made to preserve the community’s longstanding tradition of manual salt harvesting and to help make the local population economically independent.

“Ada has always been at the heart of salt production in Ghana. By preserving a manual approach for this harvest season, we are not only choosing traditional practices but also ensuring that the economic benefits remain in the community.

“The people of Ghana (Ada) are our partners, and together, we aim to build a legacy that serves generations to come,” he said.

 

Source: GNA

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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