A textile shop
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, has hinted of plans to scale up the textile and garment manufacturing industry to a value of over US$2 billion by 2033.
According to the Ministry, the expansion is expected to attract US$1.2 billion in new investments, create approximately 150,000 direct and indirect jobs, and revive cotton cultivation across 50,000 hectares of farmland nationwide.
Speaking at a stakeholder validation workshop on the draft Textiles and Garment Manufacturing Policy in Accra, Deputy Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Samson Ahi, reiterated the government’s strong commitment to revitalising the local textile industry.
“We aim to scale the industry to a value of over US$2 billion, attract US$1.2 billion in new investments, create 150,000 jobs, and ensure quality cotton production across 50,000 hectares of farmland,” he stated.
“These objectives are ambitious, but they are achievable through collective effort. Today’s workshop is not just about reviewing a document; it is about setting a shared roadmap that will shape the future of the industry,” he said.
Meanwhile, Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo, urged industry stakeholders to design policies that promote inclusive job creation, particularly for women and youth. He emphasised the importance of merit-based employment practices.
“Do not create policies that lead to overstaffing or political favoritism. Hire people based on their competence and capacity to drive change. Our focus should be on building a future for young people. At the time we took over, nearly 15% of youth were unemployed. We need a mindset reset—a reset of the economy.”
The policy, once finalised, is expected to serve as a blueprint for sustainable growth in Ghana’s textile and garment sector.
A Daily Guide Report