By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah
Ghana and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark UK–Ghana Growth Partnership at the Ghana–UK Investment Summit, setting out a roadmap for cooperation from 2026 to 2028 aimed at delivering tangible economic benefits for both countries.
The agreement prioritises private sector development, infrastructure expansion, and youth skills training, with total investment deals valued at up to £215 million, expected to support Ghana’s economic transformation agenda.
Maritime Infrastructure Investment – £101 Million
A major component of the partnership is a £101 million UK-backed project to 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, with 30 per cent reserved for women, and position Ghana as a leading maritime hub in the region.
Climate and Environmental Projects – £85 Million & £9 Million
The partnership also includes climate-focused investments comprising an £85 million reforestation fund and a further £9 million forest restoration project in the Oti Region. These initiatives are expected to generate employment while strengthening environmental sustainability.
Technology and Innovation – £6 Million
In the technology sector, a £6 million programme will support the implementation of Ghana’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy and enhance collaboration in science and technology across universities in both countries.
Health and Education Cooperation – £4 Million
In health and education, a £4 million partnership will support specialist clinical engineering training, alongside new Transnational Education guidelines designed to expand access to international-standard training for Ghanaian students.
Bilateral Commitment
President John Dramani Mahama and the UK’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Christian Rogg, signed the agreement, which is expected to deepen bilateral relations and strengthen long-term investment-led cooperation between the two countries.
