The Afro-Arab Group, led by its Chairman, Alhaji Salamu Amadu, has officially launched its ‘work-and-pay’ electric vehicle (EV) programme, fulfilling a major commitment to create 2,000 direct and indirect jobs through the deployment of 1,000 electric vehicles.
The programme was officially launched on Monday, 23rd February 2026, at the Afro-Arab Group office in Kokomlemle, Accra.
At the launch, 50 electric vehicles were handed over, with assurances that the remaining 950 vehicles will be delivered in phases within the shortest possible time.
The initiative was launched by George Opare Addo, Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, on behalf of the President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, and witnessed by key stakeholders from Imperial General Insurance, Republic Bank Ghana, and AETS Ghana.
In his welcome address, Alhaji Salamu Amadu stated that unemployment remains a significant threat to Ghana’s socio-economic development.
He reaffirmed that the Afro-Arab Group, under his leadership as a Youth Ambassador for Peace and Development, businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, will continue to implement practical, impact-driven solutions that create sustainable jobs and empower the youth.
He emphasised that the ‘work-and-pay’ EV initiative forms part of the group’s broader commitment to supporting livelihoods, promoting innovation and serving Ghana through inclusive and results-oriented development projects.
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