The government’s drive to expand Ghana’s garment and textile industry has taken another step forward following an inspection of a proposed site for a new garment factory in Cape Coast in the Central Region.
Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, accompanied by the Ministry’s Chief Director and other officials, visited the site on Monday, August 31, 2026.
The inspection follows President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to establish garment factories in the Central, Eastern and Bono regions as part of efforts to promote industrialisation, increase local production and create employment opportunities, particularly for young people.
After assessing the proposed location, Madam Ofosu-Adjare expressed satisfaction with the site, highlighting its accessibility and proximity to major road networks as key advantages that would make it convenient for workers to commute.
She disclosed that traditional leaders and residents had provided land for the project and had already started preparatory works, including excavation.
According to the Minister, the site could be ready within one to two months, depending on the progress of the ongoing preparatory activities.
She also commended the community for its enthusiasm and support, noting that the factory would provide jobs for residents while contributing to economic growth in the region.
“Garment factories create jobs,” she said, pointing to the recently commissioned Northshore Apparel Hub in Savelugu as an example of the potential employment and industrial benefits that investment in the sector can bring.
The Northshore facility, commissioned on August 28, 2026, is expected to generate about 3,000 jobs during its first phase, with employment projected to increase to 10,000 once the facility reaches full operation.
The factory is also expected to support Ghana’s export ambitions, with preparations reportedly underway to begin international shipments.
The Savelugu project is also being cited as an example of how the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative can boost production and employment through a multiple-shift system.
Madam Ofosu-Adjare said the government intends to replicate similar industrial projects across other parts of the country.
She, however, explained that government projects must undergo several processes, including feasibility studies, procurement and other technical assessments, before actual construction can commence.
“Anytime you are doing a government project, you go through a process,” she said, assuring residents that the necessary procedures were being followed to move the Cape Coast project forward.
The Minister further revealed that transaction advisors had been engaged for the various proposed garment projects to provide support throughout the implementation process.
She assured the chiefs and residents of Cape Coast that they would be informed once the outstanding procedures had been completed and a definite timeline for construction had been established.
By: Prince Martey-Sogar