London: Ghana and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark UK-Ghana Growth Partnership agreement during the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, as a roadmap for 2026-2028. It aims to deliver tangible benefits for Ghanaians and businesses operating in Ghana. President John Dramani Mahama and the UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy witnessed the signing of the partnership. Mrs Sabah Zita Benson, Ghana's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, and Dr Christian Rogg, the UK High Commissioner to Ghana, signed for their respective countries.
According to Ghana News Agency, President John Dramani Mahama stated that the deals, worth up to £215 million, stood at the center of their collaboration with the UK. He emphasized that by prioritizing private-sector growth, infrastructure, and skills development for the youth, Ghana aims to ensure global competitiveness. The President highlighted a groundbreaking £101 million UK-backed initiative, part of the partnership, that would create the Gulf of Guinea's first commercial-scale ship repair and dry-docking facility. This project is expected to generate up to 430 direct jobs, with 30 percent reserved for women, and propel Ghana to the forefront of regional maritime hubs.
The partnership is also unlocking millions in climate-aligned infrastructure, with plans for an £85 million reforestation fund and a £9 million investment dedicated to forest restoration in the Oti Region. These transformative projects are anticipated to generate local jobs and safeguard the environment. Additionally, a £6 million partnership will support the implementation of the Ghana AI Strategy and boost science and technology collaboration across universities.
In the health sector, systems will be transformed by a £4 million partnership for specialist clinical engineering training. President Mahama also disclosed the launch of a new transnational education guideline, which aims to open up outstanding opportunities for Ghanaian students to access world-class training.