President John Dramani Mahama has announced the signing of a landmark UK-Ghana Growth Partnership aimed at unlocking up to £215 million in investments and strengthening economic cooperation between Ghana and the United Kingdom over the next three years.
The agreement, signed during the Ghana-UK Investment Summit in London, serves as a roadmap for bilateral collaboration from 2026 to 2028, with a focus on private-sector growth, infrastructure development, skills training and job creation.
In a statement shared on Facebook, President Mahama said the partnership is designed to deliver tangible benefits for Ghanaians and businesses operating in the country while positioning Ghana as a competitive player in the global economy.
At the centre of the agreement is a £101 million UK-backed investment 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 percent of positions reserved for women.
According to the President, the project will strengthen Ghana’s maritime sector and enhance the country’s status as a regional maritime hub.
The partnership also includes significant climate-focused investments. An £85 million reforestation fund and an additional £9 million investment for forest restoration in the Oti Region are expected to support environmental conservation efforts while creating employment opportunities in local communities.
In the technology sector, a £6 million partnership will support the implementation of Ghana’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy and deepen scientific and technological collaboration among universities in both countries.
The health sector is also set to benefit from a £4 million partnership focused on specialist clinical engineering training to improve healthcare systems and technical expertise.
Additionally, new Transnational Education guidelines will be introduced to expand access to world-class educational and training opportunities for Ghanaian students.
President Mahama described the agreement as a major step toward accelerating economic transformation, empowering young people with skills for the future and attracting strategic investments that support sustainable development.
The UK-Ghana Growth Partnership forms part of ongoing efforts by both countries to deepen trade, investment and development cooperation while fostering inclusive economic growth.
