Electrochem Ghana Limited, a salt mining company operating in the Ada Songhor Lagoon, is set to recruit 3,200 workers for the upcoming salt harvest.
These new hires will handle the manual salt harvesting on a 6,000-acre portion of Electrochem’s total 41,000-acre concession.
Currently, the company is cultivating 6,000 acres, while an additional 1,000 acres have been set aside for local communities through an outgrower initiative.
In an interview, CEO Mr. Razak Adam emphasized that this recruitment aligns with Electrochem’s mission to stimulate local economic growth, create sustainable employment, and tackle Ghana’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. Razak Adam, CEO of Electrochem Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the McDan Group, emphasized the company’s commitment to sustainable practices and prioritizing the welfare of communities in Ada and across Ghana, with a strong focus on job creation.
While Electrochem has the technology for mechanized harvesting, Mr. Adam explained that the choice to employ manual labor was intentional.
This decision, he shared, respects the community’s tradition of manual salt harvesting—a practice rooted in local culture.
By engaging local residents in this work, Electrochem aims not only to honor these traditions but also to support economic independence for the local population, helping them benefit directly from the industry that has sustained their livelihoods for generations.
“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.