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President John Dramani Mahama has outlined how the UK-Ghana Growth Partnership agreement will benefit Ghana and its people. The deal, signed on Monday, June 1, in London during the Ghana–UK Investment Summit, sets a roadmap for 2026–2028.
According to President Mahama, the agreement is designed to deliver concrete benefits for both Ghanaians and businesses operating in the country. Central to the partnership are deals worth up to £215 million, with a focus on private-sector growth, infrastructure development, and youth skills enhancement to ensure Ghanaian youth can compete on the global stage.
A landmark £101 million UK-backed initiative will establish the Gulf of Guinea’s first commercial-scale ship repair and dry-docking facility. The Takoradi Floating Dock Project is expected to create up to 430 direct jobs, 30% of which will be reserved for women, positioning Ghana as a leading regional maritime hub.
The partnership is also mobilising millions in climate-aligned infrastructure, including an £85 million reforestation fund and a £9 million investment for forest restoration in the Oti Region. President Mahama emphasized that these projects will generate local employment while safeguarding the environment.
In addition, a £6 million collaboration will support the implementation of the Ghana AI Strategy and strengthen science and technology initiatives across Ghanaian universities.
In the health sector, a £4 million partnership will fund specialist clinical engineering training, transforming healthcare systems. Meanwhile, new Transnational Education guidelines will provide Ghanaian students with opportunities to access world-class training abroad.
Story by Efua Nessa