Growth Investment Partners Ghana Ltd (GIP), an investment platform established by British International Investment (BII), has made a strategic investment in Maagrace Garments Industries Limited (MGIL), a leading Ghanaian apparel manufacturer and subsidiary of UK-based Ethical Apparel Africa (EAA).
The new funding will support the construction of a larger production facility at MGIL’s premises in Koforidua. The expansion is expected to significantly increase the company’s export capacity and create new job opportunities—particularly for women and youth—in line with national goals for inclusive economic growth.
Since acquiring MGIL, EAA has made major investments in productivity-enhancing technologies, including solar energy systems, digital pattern design software, smart metal detection, and a custom enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform. These innovations have led to a twofold increase in productivity and enabled effective technical knowledge transfer to local middle management.
Currently, MGIL employs over 700 workers, with women comprising 72% of the workforce. More than 90% of its products are exported to major international brands across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
The investment supports EAA’s ambitious vision of generating more than 10,000 high-quality apparel manufacturing jobs in West Africa by 2030, while fostering a garment ecosystem built on ethical labor practices and environmental responsibility. As part of this mission, MGIL is actively working toward achieving a 60% female leadership representation within the company.
The partnership between GIP and MGIL reflects a shared commitment to scaling sustainable manufacturing, empowering communities, and positioning Ghana as a competitive export hub in the global textile and apparel industry.
