Ghana’s first zero-waste, 24-hour apparel factory, Northshore Apparel Ghana Limited, inaugurated by President John Dramani Mahama in Savelugu, Northern Region, marks a landmark in the country’s industrialisation and regenerative manufacturing. The wholly Ghanaian-owned facility is already creating direct jobs for over 2,300 people with a growth plan to reach up to 30,000 jobs at full capacity as part of the Northshore Industrial Hub. The project is financed by Ghana EXIM Bank, KfW, and the African Development Bank, and is positioned within the government’s 24-Hour Economy vision to boost productivity, exports, and regional development.
Key insights include Mahama’s remarks that Northshore challenges traditional views on factors of production, the factory’s alignment with the 24-Hour Economy agenda, and its potential to reverse decades of north–south migration in Ghana. The video breaks down the inauguration ceremony, Mahama’s full remarks, partner recognitions, and perspectives from the financial sector, highlighting how this initiative could drive job creation, enhance local manufacturing, and strengthen Ghana’s textile and garment exports.
Key takeaways:
– Northshore Apparel Ghana Limited embodies Ghana’s first regenerative, zero-waste apparel manufacturing hub.
– The project integrates international financing from Ghana EXIM Bank, KfW, and ADB and aligns with the 24-Hour Economy strategy.
– The factory aims to scale employment from 2,300 jobs to as many as 30,000, supporting regional development and addressing migration patterns.
– Stakeholder voices emphasize the transformative potential for jobs, exports, and industrial growth in Northern Ghana.
