Savelugu: Employees of Northshore Apparel in Savelugu in the Northern Region were given a special visit by President Mahama on Friday, August 28, 2026. The occasion marked the launch of the Northshore Apparel factory, where the President was seen engaging with workers, including those who are deaf.
According to Ghana Web, the interaction was facilitated by an interpreter who stood as an intermediary between the President and the employees. However, Mahama seemed familiar with sign language and did not rely solely on verbal communication, as he was seen using gestures during his conversation with the employees.
The establishment of this factory is notable as it is Ghana's first regenerative, zero-waste apparel manufacturing hub, and it has already provided direct employment to over 2,300 individuals. This development is considered evidence of the government's 24-Hour Economy Vision. The factory, fully owned by Ghana and competitive on a global scale, received funding from the Ghana EXIM Bank, German Development Bank (KfW), and the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB). It plans to export its products internationally.
During the factory's commissioning, President Mahama remarked that its establishment signifies the beginning of restoring northern Ghana to its past industrial prominence. He mentioned that Northshore Apparel has defied traditional arguments about the factors of production, which typically include sources of raw materials, markets, proximity to ports, power, and water.
The President expressed that industrialists often neglect the northern part of Ghana when choosing factory locations due to the perceived lack of industrialisation requirements. However, Northshore Apparel has proven that these challenges can be overcome, positioning the north as a viable area for industrial development.
President Mahama emphasized that Northern Ghana offers a supportive environment for establishing industries, with access to litigation-free land and other necessary conditions to bolster industrialisation and expand Ghana's garment market.