Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Samson Ahi, has urged industry players, policymakers, and development partners to work together to restore Ghana’s textile industry to its former glory.
Addressing the stakeholder validation workshop on the draft Textiles and Garments Manufacturing Policy, Mr. Ahi said, “We are here not just to discuss policy on paper, but to collectively shape a roadmap that reflects our shared vision for the future of the industry.”
He reminded participants that Ghana “once had a thriving textiles and garments sector,” but now “only a handful of legacy textile companies remain in operation, often below optimal capacity,” while imports of finished garments continue to rise.
The Deputy Minister said the policy is based on “extensive research, stakeholder consultations, and a clear-eyed assessment of global trends.” It aims to boost exports, support sustainable development, and make Ghana “a leading manufacturing and sourcing hub in West Africa, driven by innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth.”
He urged participants to share “candid and constructive feedback” so the policy can be refined with “purpose and precision.” He stressed that collective effort is needed to achieve the government’s targets of $2 billion industry value and 150,000 jobs by 2033.
“This sector is not only a cultural emblem of Ghana’s identity,” Mr. Ahi said, “It is also a strategic anchor industry within Government’s Industrialisation Agenda.”
By: Victor Lavor
