Trade Minister inspects site for garment factory in Cape Coast

The government's push to bolster Ghana's garment and textile manufacturing sector received a significant boost with the inspection of a proposed site for a new factory in Cape Coast, Central Region. Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, along with the Chief Director and other officials, toured the location following President John Dramani Mahama's pledge to establish such factories in the Central, Eastern, and Bono Regions.

The proposed facility is set to be part of the government's wider industrialization and job creation strategy, with the garment and textile industry seen as a crucial sector for boosting local production and generating employment, especially for the youth.

During the inspection on Monday, August 31, 2026, the Minister expressed satisfaction with the site's accessibility and its proximity to major road networks, which she believed would facilitate easier commuting for workers. Local chiefs and residents had already made the land available for the project and had started preparatory activities, such as excavation. The Minister anticipated that the site could be ready within one to two months, contingent on the progress of the ongoing preparatory works.

Madam Ofosu-Adjare also appreciated the community's support for the project, emphasizing that the factory would generate employment opportunities for residents and stimulate economic activity in the region. She highlighted the recently commissioned Northshore Apparel Hub in Savelugu, projected to create around 3,000 jobs in its initial phase, with the number rising to 10,000 when fully operational.

The Northshore facility serves as a prime example of the employment and industrial opportunities that can be harnessed through investment in the garment sector.

The Savelugu project is being used as a model to replicate similar industrial opportunities across Ghana. The Minister noted that government-backed projects typically go through several stages, including feasibility assessments, procurement, and other technical processes, before construction begins. Despite this, she assured the residents of Cape Coast that all required procedures were being adhered to in advancing the project.

She further disclosed that transaction advisors had been engaged for the proposed garment projects and would assist in the implementation process, promising that the community would be kept informed once the necessary processes were finalized and a construction timeline had been set.