On March 9, 2023, a delegation from the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast paid a visit to KEDA Ghana Ceramics Co.Ltd. The delegation was composed of Prof. OU Yamei, the China Director, Prof. Ishmael Mensah, the Ghana Director, and three other Chinese language teachers. KEDA Ghana Ceramics Co. Ltd. one of the earliest teaching centers of the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast, has a first-class work attitude and places great importance on Chinese language and culture learning. The company uses Chinese language learning and the effectiveness of employees as standards for evaluating workers’ performance, promotion, and salary increase. The purpose of the visit was to discuss the current situation of Chinese teaching, measures to enhance workers’ attitudes towards learning the Chinese language, and cultural exchange. Mr. Li Wei, General Manager of KEDA Ghana Ceramics Co. Ltd. expressed his interest in welcoming broader cooperation between the two sides and promised to fully support the teaching, cultural activities, and brand building of the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast.

KEDA Ghana Ceramics Co., Ltd., also known as Twyford, is a leading tile manufacturing company with a staff of over 2,500 employees in Takoradi and Shama, in the Western region of Ghana. Twyford Ceramic Industry manufactures ceramic and porcelain tiles in Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Senegal, and now Nigeria. The firm has been serving the building material industry in Africa and produces all kinds of floor and wall tiles, including fully polished glazed tiles and abrasion-resistant tiles.”

Article by Adelaide Kissi

Edited by Emmanuella Daniella Ako-nai