Ghana to engage Private Sector to establish three garment factories

Jangoulun Singsit

Mon, Apr 28, 2025, 7:02 AM 2 min read

The establishment of these plants is a component of Ghana President John Dramani Mahama's broader plan aimed at accelerating industrial growth and expanding employment opportunities, reported Ghana News Agency.

The announcement was made by Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare during her address at the Kwahu Business Forum's second edition in Mpraeso, located in the Eastern Region's Kwahu South District.

The ministry is focused on fostering strategic enhancements in value chains to rejuvenate underperforming sectors and boost production capacities for domestic and international markets.

The initiative involving the garment factories in Ghana is anticipated to be a pivotal factor in the transformation of the nation's economic landscape and in generating enduring employment prospects.

President Mahama was quoted by Ghanaian Times as saying: “We are prioritising sectors that can absorb labour and grow our economy sustainably— agro-processing, ICT, manufacturing, tourism, renewable energy, and the green economy. But our focus is not only on attracting foreign investment. We are equally committed to empowering Ghanaians to become owners and drivers of enterprise.”

The planned facilities are envisioned as part of the 24-hour Economy Policy.

Although detailed information about the factories has not been released, it is anticipated that each of the garment manufacturing units will have the capacity to provide employment for 3,000 workers per shift.

This development is expected to result in a cumulative creation of 27,000 job opportunities within the nation.

Additionally, Ofosu-Adjare is set to spearhead a delegation comprising prominent figures from the private sector on a trip to China. The purpose of this visit is to conduct focused business-to-business (B2B) engagements.

The Kwahu Business Forum, spanning two days and themed "The Future of Business: The Role of the Financial Sector," represents a significant governmental effort to promote entrepreneurship and bolster small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana.

A key legislative goal for the year includes passing the Business Regulatory Reform Commission Bill. This bill aims to institutionalise reform processes, bridge gaps between public and private sector interests, and implement regulatory impact assessments.

In 2023, World Shoe Social Enterprise, a Ghanaian social enterprise affiliated with World Shoe, inaugurated its first factory in Ghana, which is capable of producing more than 5 million shoes that prioritise performance, environmental sustainability, and disease prevention.