Presidential Advisor Goosie Tanoh has emphasized Ghana’s pivotal role in shaping the future of Africa’s textile and garment industry, urging stronger public-private collaboration to unlock the country’s full industrial potential.
Speaking at the Public-Private Dialogue on Fast-Tracking Light Industrial Parks for Garments, Textiles, and Light Manufacturing, held at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, Mr. Tanoh called for the alignment of policy, investment, and infrastructure to accelerate Ghana’s industrial transformation and integration into the regional supply chain.
“This meeting brings together regulators, investors, and development finance institutions to chart a new path forward for Ghana’s textile and garment sector,” he said. “It’s a global industry, and Ghana is determined to claim its share of the opportunity.”
Mr. Tanoh pointed to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a major driver, noting that Ghana’s geographic and economic positioning makes it a strategic gateway for supplying garments and textiles to over 1.4 billion African consumers.
He also introduced the proposed 24-hour economy programme as a key pillar of Ghana’s industrial plan, designed to decentralise production, increase output, and foster regional clusters with shared infrastructure and training facilities. Target locations for textile and garment industrial parks include Kumasi, Tamale, Ho, Cape Coast, and Afienya.
“Incentives under the 24-hour economy will benefit both foreign investors and local entrepreneurs,” Tanoh stated. “This approach encourages specialisation, reduces costs, and boosts competitiveness for Ghanaian-made products regionally and internationally.”
Tanoh also underscored Ghana’s growing appeal as a nearshoring destination, especially amid global trade tensions. With competitive tariffs and strategic access to markets, Ghana is well-positioned to attract foreign direct investment in light manufacturing.
The event brought together government officials, industry leaders, and financial institutions to explore actionable strategies for job creation, sustainable industrial growth, and export competitiveness in the textile and garment sectors.
