Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has commissioned the fourth production line of Softcare FM Manufacturing Limited, marking a significant milestone in the country’s quest for economic transformation.

“This project is a testament to what can be achieved when deliberate policy direction, private sector confidence, and local manufacturing converge in pursuit of national priorities,” the Vice President remarked, as she lauded the partnership between the government and the Sunda Group, owners of Softcare FM.

The new production line, which boasts world-class efficiency and innovation, is expected to significantly boost Ghana’s supply of locally manufactured sanitary pads, while creating new job opportunities for the citizenry.

According to the Vice President, this initiative underscores the government’s determination to transform the economy through import substitution, industrial manufacturing, and value addition.

“Africa must move beyond exporting raw materials, whether cocoa, oil, or minerals,” Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasized. “The future lies in value addition, local production, and industries that create jobs and retain wealth within our economies.”

The Vice President also highlighted the human dignity and social equity implications of the project, noting that menstrual hygiene remains a critical issue affecting many girls in the country.

The locally manufactured sanitary pads, proudly branded “Made in Ghana,” will go a long way in addressing period poverty and promoting girls’ education.

In line with this commitment, the 2026 Budget has allocated GHS 292.4 million for the Free Sanitary Pad Initiative, targeting female students across the nation. The Vice President announced that all sanitary pads under this initiative will be manufactured in Ghana, as directed by President John Dramani Mahama.

The Vice President commended the management and workers of Softcare FM for their contribution to Ghana’s health, education, and industrial progress, as she expressed her pleasure in inspecting the new production line, which produces approximately 1,100 packs per minute.

Undoubtedly, as Ghana positions itself to take advantage of export opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area, the Softcare FM production line is poised to serve as a model for industrial success, driving economic growth, and improving the lives of countless Ghanaians.