Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, H.E. Sabah Zita Benson, has signed a landmark UK–Ghana Growth Partnership Agreement on behalf of the Government of Ghana, on the sidelines of the Ghana–UK Investment Summit in London on June 1, 2026.
The agreement sets out a coordinated roadmap for 2026–2028, with the stated aim of delivering tangible benefits for Ghanaians and businesses operating in the country. It is centred on a portfolio of deals valued at up to £215 million, reflecting a shared focus on private-sector growth, infrastructure development, and skills training, particularly for young people to compete effectively in the global economy.
A key component of the partnership is a UK-backed initiative worth £101 million to establish the Gulf of Guinea’s first commercial-scale ship repair and dry-docking facility.
The Takoradi Floating Dock Project is expected to generate up to 430 direct jobs, with 30% reserved for women, and strengthen Ghana’s position as a leading regional maritime hub.
The partnership also includes climate-aligned financing aimed at strengthening environmental and economic resilience.
It will unlock £85 million for a reforestation fund, alongside an additional £9 million dedicated to forest restoration in the Oti Region, with job creation and long-term ecological protection as central outcomes.
In the area of technology and innovation, the agreement provides £6 million to support implementation of Ghana’s AI Strategy, while expanding science and technology collaboration between universities.
The initiative is expected to enhance research linkages and training opportunities across tertiary institutions.
Health sector capacity is also targeted through a £4 million partnership focused on specialist clinical engineering training. In addition, new Transnational Education guidelines are expected to be launched to widen access for Ghanaian students to world-class training and educational pathways abroad.
Government says the agreement reflects a strategic effort to deepen cooperation between Ghana and the United Kingdom, strengthen human capital, and advance priority national development goals through structured investment and partnerships.
By 1960news.com
