Emphasized the critical importance of strengthening public-private partnerships to accelerate Ghana’s industrial transformation and establish the country as a regional leader in textile, leather and apparel supply chains across Africa.
Ghana Presidential Advisor Goosie Tanoh has declared Ghana ready to lead Africa’s textile leather and apparel sector, calling for stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors to fully unlock the country’s industrial potential.
Tanoh identified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a key driver, stating that Ghana’s geographic and economic positioning makes it a strategic gateway to supply textile and apparel products to over 1.4 billion African consumers.
He also introduced the proposed 24-hour economy program as a central pillar of Ghana’s industrial development strategy. The program seeks to decentralize production, boost output, and foster regional industrial clusters with shared infrastructure and training facilities. Target locations for these textile and apparel parks include Kumasi, Tamale, Ho, Cape Coast, and Afienya.
“Incentives under the 24-hour economy will benefit both foreign investors and local entrepreneurs,” said Tanoh. “This model promotes specialization, reduces costs, and enhances the competitiveness of Ghana-made products on regional and international markets.”
He further highlighted Ghana’s growing attractiveness as a nearshore production location amid global trade tensions. With competitive tariffs and strategic market access, Ghana is well-positioned to attract foreign direct investment in light manufacturing.
The event brought together government officials, industry leaders, and financial institutions to explore actionable strategies for job creation, sustainable industrial growth, and export competitiveness in the textile, leather and apparel sectors.
Ghana Presidential Advisor Goosie Tanoh
