{"id":116254,"date":"2026-02-21T01:50:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T01:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=116254"},"modified":"2026-02-21T01:50:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T01:50:37","slug":"president-mahama-commissions-b5-plus-steel-ball-mill-and-manufacturing-plant-to-ignite-industrial-revolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=116254","title":{"rendered":"President Mahama commissions B5 Plus\u00a0Steel Ball Mill and Manufacturing Plant to ignite industrial revolution"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In a move aimed at ending Ghana\u2019s dependency on foreign metal, President John Dramani Mahama has officially commissioned the Phase 2 expansion of the B5 Plus Limited Steel Ball Mill and Manufacturing facility. <\/p>\n

Located in the Ningo Prampram District, the sprawling industrial site is being hailed as the new heartbeat of Ghana\u2019s industrial transformation, expected to save the nation hundreds of millions of dollars in foreign exchange.<\/p>\n

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The project is more than just an infrastructural upgrade; it is a strategic anchor for the government\u2019s 24-hour economy initiative, positioning the Lakpleku plant as a premier regional hub for the West African sub-region.<\/p>\n

Forging a self-reliant Ghana<\/strong><\/p>\n

With Ghana\u2019s annual steel appetite soaring beyond 1.2 million metric tons, the President noted that the country can no longer afford the luxury of importing what it can manufacture locally. <\/p>\n

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The B5 Plus expansion is projected to cut steel imports by a staggering 20\u201330% annually, a vital shift for a nation seeking to protect its reserves.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSteel consumption is a strong indicator of industrial development,\u201d President Mahama remarked, adding that the expansion reflects a shift from raw material exports to value-added production. \u201cThis is regional value chain integration in real practice.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The President emphasised that locally manufactured steel will now power infrastructure projects across West Africa, reducing the reliance on long-haul imports from Asia and Europe.<\/p>\n

B5 Plus: A West African industrial powerhouse<\/strong><\/p>\n

Founded in 2002, B5 Plus Limited has evolved from a small trading firm into the largest steel manufacturing enterprise in West Africa. The Phase 2 expansion further solidifies its dominance. <\/p>\n

B5 Plus Limited is a certified ISO 9001:2015 QMS (Quality Management System) company dedicated to providing the best services and solutions.<\/p>\n

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B5 Plus Limited employs over 10,000 people directly and indirectly. In all the ECOWAS countries, B5\u2019s services and products remain in demand due to their durability and quality, making it one of the dominant steel manufacturing companies in West Africa.<\/p>\n

The company now produces a diverse range of products, including:<\/p>\n