The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has announced plans by government to support the private sector to establish three large garment factories as part of efforts to accelerate industrial growth and create jobs.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Wednesday, January 21, the minister said the proposed factories are expected to generate about 27,000 jobs in the long term.
According to Ms Ofosu-Adjare, the garment industry offers significant employment potential because it is labour-intensive and requires minimal training for workers to be productively engaged. She noted that this makes the sector particularly suitable for addressing unemployment while strengthening Ghana’s industrial base.
She explained that the initiative aligns with government’s broader economic strategy, which prioritises private sector-led growth supported by targeted state interventions.
“I can say for a fact that 2026 even looks better,” the minister said. “The government is going to support the private sector to establish three big garment factories, and in the long run we are looking at employing about 27,000 people.”
She added that garment factories have the advantage of absorbing large numbers of workers without lengthy training periods, describing the initiative as a practical approach to job creation and industrial development.
