On Friday, August 28, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama, joined by Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister Elizabeth Ofosu‑Adjare, inaugurated Northshore Apparel Ghana Limited in Savelugu, Northern Region. The event, part of the Government’s 24‑Hour Economy initiative, drew senior officials, business leaders, development partners, and international dignitaries, including German Ambassador Frederik Landshoeft, alongside traditional leaders from Savelugu and Tamale.
The wholly Ghanaian‑owned apparel hub is set to boost garment production for local and export markets, having already created over 2,300 direct jobs with further expansion expected. Minister Ofosu‑Adjare emphasised that the factory marks a critical step in transforming Ghana’s raw materials into finished products, ensuring greater value retention within the domestic economy.
She noted that although Africa produces a significant share of the world’s cotton, much of the raw material is exported for processing elsewhere, resulting in the continent losing substantial economic value. She therefore stressed the need for Ghana to strengthen the link between agriculture and manufacturing by producing cotton locally and processing it into yarn, fabric and finished garments.
Hon. Ofosu-Adjare said Government was committed to supporting the development of a strong cotton-to-garment value chain, particularly in northern Ghana, where there is considerable potential for cotton cultivation. She said the successful development of such a value chain would create jobs, improve farmers’ livelihoods, support industrialisation and increase Ghana’s export earnings.
The Hon. Minister further highlighted the significance of Northshore Apparel being established outside the traditional industrial centers of Accra and Tema, describing it as evidence that large-scale manufacturing could thrive in other parts of the country. She reaffirmed Government’s commitment to creating the conditions necessary for businesses to expand production, access markets and contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s economic transformation.
The Chief Executive Officer of Northshore Apparel Ghana Limited, Alhaji Nurudeen Mohammed, was commended for his vision and investment in establishing the facility in the Northern Region. President Mahama praised Alhaji Nurudeen and his partners for their contribution towards building the factory, describing the project as an example of what the 24-Hour Economy is intended to achieve through multiple shifts, increased production and job creation.
President John Dramani Mahama described the commissioning of Northshore Apparel as proof of the Northern Region’s potential to emerge as a major industrial center. He noted that the facility would generate employment while driving export growth and foreign exchange earnings, with a significant share of production destined for international markets.
The President projected that the fully developed Northshore Industrial Hub could employ up to 30,000 young people, helping to curb migration from northern Ghana to the south in search of opportunities. He emphasized that the commissioning marks a milestone in Ghana’s industrialisation agenda and offers a tangible demonstration of the Government’s 24‑Hour Economy vision—expanding productive capacity, creating sustainable jobs, and positioning Ghanaian enterprises to compete regionally and globally.
