President John Dramani Mahama has provided a detailed explanation of how the UK-Ghana Growth Partnership agreement will be advantageous for Ghana.
The agreement was formalized on Monday, June 1, in London during the Ghana–UK Investment Summit, serving as a strategic plan for the years 2026 to 2028.
President Mahama indicated that the initiative is designed to yield significant benefits for Ghanaians and businesses operating within the nation.
At the heart of Ghana’s collaboration with the UK are deals valued at up to £215 million. By focusing on the growth of the private sector, infrastructure development, and skill enhancement for the youth, he emphasized their goal of enabling young individuals to compete on a global scale.
A pioneering £101 million initiative, supported by the UK and part of this partnership, will establish the first commercial-scale ship repair and dry-docking facility in the Gulf of Guinea. Expected to create up to 430 direct jobs, with 30% allocated for women, the Takoradi Floating Dock Project will position Ghana as a leading regional maritime hub, he stated.
He also mentioned that the partnership is unlocking millions for climate-aligned infrastructure, including an £85 million reforestation fund and a £9 million investment aimed at forest restoration in the Oti Region.
“These transformative projects will create local employment opportunities and protect our environment,” he remarked.
Moreover, he expressed enthusiasm about a £6 million partnership that will facilitate the execution of the Ghana AI Strategy and enhance collaboration in science and technology among Ghanaian universities.
“In the healthcare sector, our systems will undergo a transformation through a £4 million partnership focused on specialist clinical engineering training.
“Additionally, new Transnational Education guidelines will be introduced to provide exceptional opportunities for Ghanaian students to access world-class training.”
