President John Dramani Mahama has outlined the specific benefits Ghana is set to derive from the newly signed UK-Ghana Growth Partnership agreement, noting that the deal will provide practical advantages for citizens and businesses nationwide.
The agreement, which serves as a developmental roadmap spanning 2026 to 2028, was officially signed on Monday, June 1, during the Ghana–UK Investment Summit held in London.
Central to the bilateral collaboration are investments worth up to £215 million. According to President Mahama, the agreement prioritizes private-sector growth, infrastructure enhancement, and youth skills development to ensure that young Ghanaians are equipped to compete on a global stage.
A major highlight of the partnership is a £101 million UK-backed initiative to construct the first commercial-scale ship repair and dry-docking facility in the Gulf of Guinea. The Takoradi Floating Dock Project is projected to create up to 430 direct jobs, with 30% of those roles strictly reserved for women, positioning Ghana as a leading regional maritime center.
The partnership also allocates millions toward climate-aligned infrastructure. This includes an £85 million reforestation fund and a £9 million investment explicitly targeted at restoring forests within the Oti Region.
“These transformative projects will generate local jobs and safeguard our environment,” Mahama stated.
Furthermore, a £6 million allocation will fund the execution of the Ghana AI Strategy while boosting science and technology partnerships across the country’s universities.
In terms of healthcare and education, the President highlighted that domestic systems will receive upgrades through targeted programs and new frameworks.
“In the health sector, our systems will be transformed by a £4 million partnership for specialist clinical engineering training. New Transnational Education guidelines will also be launched to open up outstanding opportunities for Ghanaian students to access world-class training.”