Association of Automobile Artisans unveils national leadership and future plans

The Association of Automobile Artisans, Ghana (Auto Gh) has announced new leadership. They also unveiled plans to transform the automotive sector.

Founded in 2019 in Kumasi, Auto Gh represents over 200 professionals. This includes artisans, engineers, and technicians. The association started as a small workshop and has grown significantly.

Auto Gh is headquartered at JP Fueling Station in Asokwa, Kumasi. They aim to set new standards for automotive maintenance and repair.

With its new leadership team, Auto Gh aims to lead in West Africa. Their roadmap includes professional certification and advanced training. They also focus on digital transformation and environmental responsibility.

Auto Gh plans to expand professional development programs. New initiatives will include a digital platform for mobile mechanics and towing services. They want to be involved in Ghana’s automotive policy discussions.

The core values of Auto Gh are based on three pillars:

1. Excellence: Providing high-quality services with precision.
2. Empowerment: Creating career growth opportunities for artisans.
3. Innovation: Leading through advanced diagnostics and eco-friendly practices.

These pillars support Auto Gh’s mission to promote service excellence among automotive professionals.

Auto Gh invites collaboration from various stakeholders. This includes development partners, manufacturers, tool suppliers, academic institutions, and government agencies.

Mr. James Arhin, National Chairman of Auto Gh, stated their goal is to raise craftsmanship standards in Ghana. He emphasized that this is a movement for change-makers committed to a better future.

The newly elected national leadership for 2025–2029 includes:

- National Chairman: Mr. James Arhin
- Vice Chairman: Engineer P.K. Kwarteng
- National Finance/Trustee: Mr. Patrick Yeboah Domfeh
- Deputy Finance: Mr. Abraham Adu
- General Secretary: Mr. Michael Osei
- Deputy General Secretary: Mr. Ridwan Yakubu
- General Public Relations Officer (P.R.O): Nana Obri Yeboah
- Deputy P.R.O: Mr. Gyakye Kwasi Francis
- Organizer: Adu-Gyamfi Michael
- Deputy Organizer: Mr. Daniel Nyame
- Welfare Officer: Mr. Anthony Addai Boakye
- Deputy Welfare Officer: Mr. Eric Owusu Karikari
- Discipline/Protocol Officer: Engineer Ben Daniel Antwi
- Deputy Discipline/Protocol Officer: Mr. Simon Kwame Agyemang
- Supportive Member of Executive Board: Engineer Charles Oppong Tachie

Through training and advocacy, Auto Gh supports its members' interests while promoting sustainable practices in the automotive industry.