Government will expand support for garment and textile manufacturing this year as it looks to deepen private-sector job creation and build export-oriented industries beyond traditional commodities.
Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare said the administration is committed to strengthening local apparel production and helping businesses scale, during a working visit to Northshore Apparel Ghana Ltd. in Savelugu in the Northern Region.
Ofosu-Adjare said President John Dramani Mahama’s government is focused on creating sustainable employment opportunities, particularly for young people, and will continue policies aimed at making the private sector a key driver of growth.
She praised Northshore’s voluntary pre-hire operator training program, which she said is equipping nearly 2,000 participants with job-ready skills for permanent employment. The minister also announced government plans to support three additional private garment and textile companies to fully establish operations in 2026.
“I am impressed with the activities here and the infrastructure,” Ofosu-Adjare said, citing an on-site clinic and crèche, while urging trainees to remain committed to the program.
Northshore Chief Executive Officer Nurudeen Mohammed said the company is developing what he described as Ghana’s first apparel manufacturing hub, targeting ethical and globally competitive production for international fashion brands. The facility will produce knitted and woven garments including T-shirts, polo shirts, fleece hoodies and children’s wear.
Mohammed said the project is part of a broader effort to reduce unemployment in Northern Ghana, curb internal migration and support trade and export growth. He cited support from partners including the Ghana Export-Import Bank.
Phase one of the facility is 95% complete, with 50 fully installed sewing lines, a 50-kilowatt-peak solar power system, and a 4,000-square-meter cutting and design facility, he said.
The government has positioned apparel and light manufacturing as a potential source of formal employment and export earnings, as Ghana seeks to build more resilient industries and reduce dependence on raw-material exports.
