By Kwabia Owusu-Mensah, GNA
Kumasi, Nov. 09, GNA – Bright Generation Community Foundation (BGCF), in partnership with its business arm, Envirotech Bamboo Limited (EBL), and other institutional partners, has organised a workshop on electric mobility and green jobs to support Ghana’s transition to sustainable, low-carbon transportation.
The initiative forms part of efforts to promote sustainable transport solutions, youth employment, and green enterprise development across the country.
The workshop sought to encourage the adoption of electric motorcycles, electric cars and electric bamboo bicycles, while promoting the establishment of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, technical and entrepreneurial skills development, and public awareness of sustainable transportation options.
Ms Beatrice Dapaah, Chief Executive Officer of Envirotech Bamboo Limited, said the initiative built on existing efforts to promote electric mobility solutions through the manufacturing and assembly of electric vehicles.
She explained that the programme aimed to create employment opportunities, reduce transport-related emissions, and advocate the development of the infrastructure required to support the growth of the electric mobility sector.
According to her, the initiative also sought to demonstrate a practical and scalable approach to creating employment opportunities for Ghanaian youth and women.
Ms Dapaah noted that Ghana was at a critical stage in its transition towards a sustainable, low-carbon and environmentally responsible transportation system.
She said the growing need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency and create decent jobs required innovative and practical solutions that combined climate action with economic development.
Ms Dapaah indicated that BGCF and EBL would continue to engage government agencies, private sector actors, technical partners, training institutions, development partners and local communities in advancing green mobility initiatives.
She said particular attention would be given to ensuring that young people and women were not only beneficiaries but also active participants in the emerging electric mobility value chain.
Ms Dapaah stressed that strategic partnerships would be essential in mobilising the resources, technical expertise, institutional support, and operational capacity needed to implement and expand the initiative.
“With the right resources, partnerships and institutional support, this initiative can contribute significantly to Ghana’s transition towards low-carbon transportation while delivering measurable environmental and socio-economic benefits. Together, we can drive cleaner transportation, create green jobs and build a more sustainable future for Ghana,” she stated.
Ms Marina Serwaah Kusi, Kumasi Metropolitan Director of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), described the workshop as an eye-opening opportunity for young people to better understand the transition to green transportation and electric mobility solutions.
She emphasised the need to develop the required infrastructure and create technical and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people and women to participate in the growing green transport sector.
Mr Edmund Owusu Bio, Branch Manager of FirstBank Ghana Limited, who facilitated a session on financial literacy and access to finance, highlighted financing opportunities available to support the deployment of electric transportation solutions.
He underscored the importance of strengthening entrepreneurial capacity, enhancing financial stability and building the ability to withstand financial uncertainties.
Mr Ernest Frimpong, General Northern Sector Area Manager of Sanlam Allianz Insurance, spoke on the importance of cultivating an insurance culture and adopting suitable insurance policies to safeguard investments in electric mobility solutions.
He expressed optimism about the increasing adoption of electric bamboo bicycles, electric motorcycles, and electric cars for both commercial and personal transportation.
GNA
Edited by Lydia Kukua Asamoah
09 November 2026
Reporter: Kwabia Owusu-Mensah