The next step after the Northshore factory is a cluster of garment producers around it - 24-Hour Economy Secretariat
He said the vision was to move from a single apparel factory to a cluster of producers, followed by an industrial park and eventually a broader light industrial corridor anchored around Northshore Apparel Company.
The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Secretariat (24h+) has announced ambitious plans to transform the Northshore Apparel project in Savelugu into a thriving light industrial hub. This expansion aims to build upon the success of the Northshore Apparel project, attracting new businesses, boosting exports, and generating employment opportunities throughout the Northern Region and Savelugu specifically.
Speaking at the official opening of the Northshore Apparel 24-Hour project, Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy Programme, Mr. Goosie Tanoh, outlined a clear vision for the project's future growth. He described the next phase as a cluster of garment producers surrounding the existing Northshore Apparel factory, followed by the development of an industrial park and ultimately a broader light industrial corridor centered around Northshore Apparel Company.
According to Mr. Tanoh, work on these various stages of development has already begun. Currently, Northshore Apparel employs more than 2,300 people, providing crucial job opportunities for young individuals in the Northern Region. The company is set to transition from a two-shift system to a three-shift, 24-hour operation as it expands production.
The planned industrial park will capitalize on the existing workforce, infrastructure, and production capacity of Northshore Apparel. This development is anticipated to create additional employment opportunities and strengthen Ghana's economy. Furthermore, the industrial park will serve as a platform for other manufacturers to establish operations within the enclave.
By fostering a robust industrial value chain centered around garment production and agro-processing, the expansion is expected to generate new markets for local suppliers of cotton, packaging materials, transportation services, catering, and other support services. President John Dramani Mahama officially commissioned the Northshore Apparel Hub and emphasized how the facility exemplifies his government's commitment to the 24-hour economy vision.
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