Josiah
The government has begun preparations to establish a new garment factory in Cape Coast, with officials inspecting a proposed site as part of efforts to create jobs and boost local manufacturing.
Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare inspected the site on Monday, August 31, 2026, together with the ministry’s Chief Director and other officials.
The proposed factory forms part of President John Dramani Mahama’s plan to establish garment factories in the Central, Eastern and Bono Regions.
The project is expected to support the government’s broader industrialisation and job creation agenda, particularly by creating employment opportunities for young people and increasing local production.
During the inspection, Ms Ofosu-Adjare said she was satisfied with the location of the proposed factory, noting that its accessibility and proximity to major roads would make it easier for workers to commute.
She also said the chiefs and people of the area had made land available for the project and had already begun some preparatory work, including excavation.
According to the minister, the site could be ready within one to two months, depending on the progress of the work.
For residents, the proposed factory is expected to bring new jobs and create more economic opportunities in the area.
Ms Ofosu-Adjare said the support and enthusiasm from the local community were encouraging, adding that the garment industry had significant potential to create employment.
She pointed to the recently commissioned Northshore Apparel Hub in Savelugu as an example of the kind of impact the industry can have.
The Savelugu facility, commissioned on August 28, 2026, is expected to create about 3,000 jobs in its first phase, with the figure projected to increase to 10,000 when the factory reaches full production.
The facility is also expected to contribute to Ghana’s export drive, with plans to begin shipping locally manufactured products to international markets.
The government is using the Savelugu factory as an example of how its 24-Hour Economy initiative can increase production and create more employment. Operating in multiple shifts is expected to allow factories to produce for longer hours while also creating additional jobs.
The government now intends to extend similar industrial opportunities to other parts of the country, including Cape Coast.
However, Ms Ofosu-Adjare explained that several processes must be completed before construction of the Cape Coast factory can begin.
She said the process includes feasibility studies, procurement procedures and other technical assessments.
Transaction advisers are also working on the proposed garment factory projects, she added, noting that construction would begin once the necessary processes have been completed.
The minister assured the chiefs and people of Cape Coast that they would be informed once the processes were completed and a firm timeline for construction had been established.
