Ghana secures £215m UK Growth Partnership

June 2, 2026

At the Ghana–UK Investment Summit held in London on Monday, June 1, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama and UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy oversaw the signing of the UK–Ghana Growth Partnership, a landmark agreement aimed at driving economic transformation and expanding employment opportunities in Ghana.

The agreement was formally signed by the British High Commissioner to Ghana, Christian Rogg, and Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland, Sabah Zita Benson.

The partnership focuses on four key pillars: attracting private sector investment, easing trade conditions for Ghanaian businesses, promoting industrial development, and enhancing access to high-quality education.

As part of the initiative, several development outcomes were highlighted, including the creation of 430 jobs in Takoradi through the establishment of the Gulf of Guinea’s first commercial-scale ship repair and dry-docking facility. The programme also seeks to strengthen youth capacity through artificial intelligence initiatives and scientific collaboration, improve healthcare delivery through specialist training for clinical engineers, and support environmental restoration and job creation in the Oti Region through forest conservation projects.

Four individuals at a signing ceremony during the Ghana Investment Summit, with one woman holding a document as others watch and applaud.

President Mahama welcomed the announcement of the £101 million Takoradi Floating Dock Project, describing it as a pioneering initiative that will leverage local pension funds to finance infrastructure development and advance Ghana’s push toward economic self-reliance and sustainability.

In a social media post, the President described the agreement as a major milestone, noting that it forms a roadmap for cooperation between 2026 and 2028 and is designed to deliver measurable benefits for citizens and businesses.

He added that the partnership includes collaboration worth up to £215 million between Ghana and the United Kingdom, with a strong emphasis on private sector growth, infrastructure development, and youth skills training to enhance global competitiveness.

A key component of the agreement is the £101 million UK-supported maritime project, which is expected to position Ghana as a regional hub for ship repair while creating hundreds of direct jobs, with a significant share reserved for women.

A group of four individuals at a signing event for the Ghana-U investment summit, with two men standing, joined hands, and two seated individuals clapping. A backdrop features the event's name and visuals related to prosperity.

The partnership also includes an £85 million reforestation fund and an additional £9 million investment aimed at restoring forests in the Oti Region, with the dual goal of environmental protection and job creation.

Furthermore, a £6 million initiative will support the implementation of Ghana’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy and strengthen science and technology partnerships across universities. In the health sector, a £4 million programme will focus on specialist training for clinical engineers, while new transnational education guidelines are expected to expand access to international-standard training opportunities for Ghanaian students.