{"id":220946,"date":"2024-09-26T12:56:18","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T12:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/26\/oba-westco-pasta-production-facility-begins\/"},"modified":"2024-09-26T12:56:18","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T12:56:18","slug":"oba-westco-pasta-production-facility-begins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/26\/oba-westco-pasta-production-facility-begins\/","title":{"rendered":"OBA, Westco Pasta Production Facility Begins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Haissam Haroun (2nd L) and Alpaslan \u00d6zg\u00fc\u00e7l\u00fc (3rd L) flanked by OBA Global partners<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A leading producer of pasta, OBA Makarna, in partnership with Westco Investment, has commenced work on the construction of the largest pasta production facility in the country.<\/p>\n<p>The facility, situated on a 50,000 square metre plot in the Tema Heavy Industrial Area, will begin operations\u00a0\u00a0 next year, marking a major milestone in Ghana\u2019s industrial landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in an interview with <strong><em>DAILY GUIDE<\/em><\/strong>, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Westco Investment, Haissam Haroun, said the production facility will bring a lasting change in the pasta production industry through the creation of employment opportunities and careers particularly for the youth.<\/p>\n<p>He said, \u201cWe are committed to creating a socially responsible work environment, where employees will benefit from comprehensive medical insurance, secure retirement plan payments, and a safe and healthy workspace. We believe that investing in people is just as important as investing in production.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He indicated that the construction is progressing steadily to set a new standard for local manufacturing with a state-of-the-art facility that will help reduce the country\u2019s reliance on imported pasta, to enhance food security.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs work rapidly progresses at the construction site, OBA Makarna and Westco are setting new standards for local manufacturing. Once operational, the state-of-the-art facility will reduce the country\u2019s reliance on imported pasta, and enhance food security,\u201d he stated<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Haroun further mentioned that OBA Makarna and Westco, both noted for driving innovation and excellence, will go beyond producing pasta as they work with relevant stakeholders to create employment for sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-446954\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/OBA-Construction-300x138.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"713\" height=\"328\"  \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Construction workers on site<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CEO of OBA Makarna, Alpaslan \u00d6zg\u00fc\u00e7l\u00fc, also expressed his excitement about opportunities and potential benefits the partnership would bring to the Ghanaian market, as both partners work towards producing high quality pasta.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. \u00d6zg\u00fc\u00e7l\u00fc further\u00a0 said\u00a0 they would work\u00a0 closely\u00a0 with local\u00a0 partners to\u00a0 build\u00a0 a remarkable\u00a0 facility that\u00a0 reflects\u00a0 OBA Makarna\u2019s\u00a0 global\u00a0 expertise and passion\u00a0 for innovation to set\u00a0 new benchmarks in the local food industry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs partners, we are committed to the wellbeing of the workforce, underscoring our vision to build more than just a factory, but about building a brighter future for Ghana,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By Ebenezer K. 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