{
  "id": 4193718,
  "title": "President Mahama urges investors to turn to Northern Ghana, touts investment opportunities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/president-mahama-urges-investors-to-turn-to-northern-ghana-touts",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-29T13:13:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general-news/president-mahama-urges-investors-to-turn-to-northern-ghana-touts-investment-opportunities/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President John Dramani Mahama has encouraged investors to consider Northern Ghana as a promising destination for industrial investment, citing improved infrastructure, reliable power, affordable labor, and easy access to land as key advantages. Speaking at the launch of the Northshore Apparel Hub in Savelugu, President Mahama emphasized the government's commitment to creating the necessary conditions for businesses to thrive in the northern part of the country, rather than relying on aid. He highlighted several factors that had either significantly improved or were being addressed to dispel previous concerns about investing in the region. These include the ease of acquiring land without litigation issues, a more stable power supply, and ongoing developments to the Eastern Corridor road network. The Northshore Apparel Hub, which already incorporates solar power to minimize production costs, serves as a prime example of how innovation in logistics and infrastructure can overcome traditional investment constraints. The President cited the project's success in challenging preconceived notions about the economic limitations of Northern Ghana and underscored the government's dedication to attracting investment that generates employment and boosts domestic production.",
  "summary": "By; Amoako Kwame President John Dramani Mahama has urged investors to take a fresh look at Northern Ghana, highlighting improved infrastructure, reliable power, affordable labour and access to land as factors that make the region increasingly attractive for industrial investment. He said the government was seeking investment rather than aid and would continue to create […]",
  "key_points": [
    "President Mahama encourages investors to explore Northern Ghana for industrial investment.",
    "Improved infrastructure, reliable power, and affordable labor highlighted as key advantages.",
    "Northshore Apparel Hub demonstrates innovation overcoming investment constraints."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "President Mahama urges investors to turn to Northern Ghana, touts investment opportunities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/president-mahama-urges-investors-to-turn-to-northern-ghana-touts-4200705",
        "published": "2026-08-29T13:13:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Interfax-Ukraine",
        "title": "Russia still aims to create 'buffer zone' in northern Ukraine – Ukrainian President Office official",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/russia-still-aims-to-create-buffer-zone-in-northern-ukraine-ukrainian",
        "published": "2026-08-29T13:42:29.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}