The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has announced that the government intends to assist the private sector in establishing three large garment factories as part of its initiative to enhance industrial growth and generate employment.
During her address at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Wednesday, January 21, she mentioned that these proposed garment factories are anticipated to provide jobs for approximately 27,000 individuals in the long term.
Ofosu-Adjare elaborated that the garment sector possesses significant job creation capabilities, as it employs a substantial workforce and necessitates minimal training prior to engaging workers.
She stated that this initiative will create job opportunities for numerous Ghanaians while fortifying the nation’s industrial foundation, emphasizing that government support for the private sector is crucial to its economic growth strategy.
“I can assert with certainty that 2026 appears even more promising. 2026 looks more favorable because the government is committed to aiding the private sector in the establishment of three major garment factories, aiming to employ 27,000 individuals in the long term through these factories.
“A garment factory employs a significant number of people. The advantage is that you do not need to undergo training for three to five months before securing a job. This is indeed a positive development,” Minister Ofosu-Adjare remarked.
