Kia Middle East and Africa have taken a proactive step towards promoting technical education and training in Ghana through a new partnership with Rana Motors. The two companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a technical training center for auto technicians in the country. This will be the first time that Kia, the renowned Korean automotive manufacturer, will provide theoretical and practical training on the technical aspects of its electric and hybrid vehicles in Ghana.
The training will be conducted by the West African Vehicle Academy (WAVA), a technical facility established by Rana Motors. The inaugural session was attended by representatives from the Trade & Industry Ministry, Transport Ministry, a governmental training organization, and leading local media channels. The training will cover various aspects of electric and hybrid vehicles, including the Kia EV6, Sorento HEV, Engine & Transmissions, EV-related tools, diagnostic equipment, and AR training devices.
By partnering with Rana Motors, Kia aims to equip Ghanaian auto technicians and trainers with the necessary skills to stay competitive within the country’s automotive service sector. This initiative is part of Kia’s commitment to enhancing the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the Middle East and Africa region. As Ghana aims to transition to electric vehicles by 2030, the collaboration between Kia and Rana Motors will play a significant role in developing the necessary expertise and knowledge to support this transition.
Yaser Shabsogh, Vice President of Commercial Operations at Kia Middle East and Africa, expressed his confidence in Ghana’s automotive sector and the potential for it to become a regional automotive hub. He stated, “The first EV technical training center will expand the knowledge and expertise of Ghana’s most ambitious and keen automotive technicians, which hopefully will be the start to the transformation of Ghana as a regional automotive hub in MENA. This move also further reaffirms our goal to enhance EV adoption in the region as technicians become more well versed with its advanced technologies. We’re confident in Ghana’s next steps to embrace vehicle innovation and sustainable mobility within the country’s automotive sector.”
Kia Corporation and Rana Motors are committed to supporting automotive education in Ghana and will provide all the necessary training tools and vehicles to the facility. This partnership is a significant step towards promoting sustainable mobility and technological advancement in the country’s automotive sector.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the purpose of the partnership between Kia Middle East and Africa and Rana Motors?
The partnership aims to establish a technical training center for auto technicians in Ghana and provide theoretical and practical training on the technical aspects of Kia’s electric and hybrid vehicles.
2. Who will conduct the training sessions?
The training will be conducted by the West African Vehicle Academy (WAVA), which is a technical facility established by Rana Motors.
3. What vehicles and equipment will be provided for the training?
The training will cover various aspects of electric and hybrid vehicles, including the Kia EV6, Sorento HEV, Engine & Transmissions, EV-related tools, diagnostic equipment, and AR training devices.
4. What is the goal of this initiative?
The goal is to equip Ghanaian auto technicians and trainers with the necessary skills to maintain a competitive edge within the country’s automotive service sector and enhance the adoption of electric vehicles in the region.
Sources:
– Kia Global Media Center: [www.kianewscenter.com](www.kianewscenter.com)