Mahama targets 10,000 jobs with new textile and garment industrial hub in Keta
President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish a 200-acre light industrial area in the Keta area of the Volta Region, dedicated to the textile and garment industry, with the potential to create up to 10,000 jobs when fully operational.
The President said the Ghana Export-Import Bank (Ghana Exim Bank) had been commissioned to commence work on the project as part of government’s broader strategy to promote industrialisation, expand employment opportunities and stimulate economic growth.
Addressing the 64th Grand Durbar of the Hogbetsotso Festival in Anloga, President Mahama disclosed that the industrial enclave was expected to generate at least 3,000 jobs during its initial phase, with employment opportunities projected to increase to 10,000 when the facility becomes fully operational.
“Your Royal Majesty, we have commissioned the Ghana Exim Bank to commence work on a light industrial area in the Keta area. Two hundred acres of land have been acquired. This industrial area will be dedicated to the textiles and garments industry,” he stated.
“We expect that, initially, when it begins operations, it will create at least 3,000 jobs, and that this number will eventually grow to 10,000 jobs when it is fully operational,” he added.
President Mahama explained that the project formed part of government’s development agenda for the Volta Region, which is expected to benefit significantly from the New Economy policy, particularly in textiles, garments, commercial agriculture, hospitality and tourism.
He further announced that government intends to invest more than US$9 billion in job-rich sectors of the economy between 2027 and 2030 under the New Economy initiative.
According to him, the initiative will be outlined in the 2027 Budget, which the Minister of Finance is expected to present on his behalf.
The President said the investment drive was aimed at translating the gains made in stabilising the economy into tangible opportunities that would improve the livelihoods of Ghanaians.
“Our next task is to invest in creating opportunities for our people so that they can realise a decent and dignified life,” he said.
He expressed optimism that the industrial project, alongside other development initiatives, would strengthen the economic prospects of the Volta Region and create sustainable employment opportunities, particularly for the youth.
The announcement was made during the celebration of the 64th Hogbetsotso Festival, held under the theme, “Anlo, Our Heritage and Our Values: Striving to Build One Ghana for a Better Tomorrow.”
