Ghana’s Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has held high-level talks with a United Kingdom business delegation led by Shivani Patel, Director of SP Consulting Ltd, as the government intensifies efforts to attract private investment into priority sectors of the economy.
The engagement builds on the outcomes of the Ghana–UK Business Summit held in June 2026, where the Minister reaffirmed Ghana’s position as a strategic gateway to the African market. She highlighted the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), noting that access to a market of more than 1.5 billion people places Ghana at the centre of trade, manufacturing and investment on the continent.
During the discussions, Mrs Ofosu-Adjare outlined a number of flagship government projects aimed at accelerating industrialisation and economic transformation. These included the proposed Pwalugu Tomato Factory in northern Ghana, which is expected to increase domestic tomato processing capacity, reduce post-harvest losses, create employment and strengthen the country’s agro-processing value chain.
She also highlighted the planned Greater Kumasi Industrial City, a major industrial development projected to create about 5,000 direct and more than 12,000 indirect jobs, while serving as a catalyst for manufacturing, logistics and export-oriented industries.
The Minister further showcased the Marine Drive Tourism Investment Project, describing it as a transformative mixed-use development expected to stimulate tourism, hospitality, real estate and related services while generating significant employment opportunities.
Beyond infrastructure projects, discussions focused on recently approved Cabinet policies designed to strengthen Ghana’s industrial competitiveness. These covered agribusiness, automotive and component manufacturing, textiles and garments, as well as pharmaceuticals, sectors identified as critical to diversifying the country’s economy and expanding its manufacturing base.
The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, has finalised a Textiles and Garments Manufacturing Policy aimed at reviving the sector and strengthening domestic value chains. The policy focuses on expanding local cotton production, modernising textile manufacturing capacity, and positioning Ghana as a competitive export hub under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
In the pharmaceutical sector, government has approved a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Policy designed to reduce import dependence and strengthen local production of essential medicines. The policy prioritises investment in active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production, regulatory strengthening through the Food and Drugs Authority, and the development of pharmaceutical industrial parks to attract both local and foreign manufacturers.
Mrs Ofosu-Adjare noted that the policy frameworks provide greater regulatory certainty, reduce investment risks and create a more predictable environment for domestic and international investors seeking long-term opportunities in Ghana.
She also highlighted Ghana’s growing automotive industry which has attracted several global vehicle manufacturers to establish assembly operations. Ghana has gradually become the destination of automobile industries in the sub-region as plans are underway by Hyundai to expand its presence by establishing a West Africa Automotive Plant in Accra.
The UK delegation described Ghana as a priority investment destination, citing its improving macroeconomic outlook, strengthening institutional framework and strategic location within West Africa. Both sides expressed optimism that closer collaboration between government and the private sector would unlock new investment opportunities, deepen Ghana–United Kingdom commercial relations and support sustainable economic growth.
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