Mahama: UK-Ghana Growth Partnership deal aims to deliver tangible benefits for Ghanaians and businesses operating

President John Dramani Mahama has given a breakdown of how the UK-Ghana Growth Partnership agreement will benefit Ghana.

The deal was signed on Monday, June 1, in London during the Ghana–UK Investment Summit, as a roadmap for 2026–2028.

President Mahama said it aims to deliver tangible benefits for Ghanaians and businesses operating in the country.

Deals worth up to £215 million stand at the centre of Ghana's collaboration with the UK. By prioritising private-sector growth, infrastructure, and skills development for the youth, he said they aim to ensure young people can compete globally.

A groundbreaking £101 million UK-backed initiative, part of the partnership, will create the Gulf of Guinea's very first commercial-scale ship repair and dry-docking facility. Set to generate up to 430 direct jobs, including 30% reserved for women, the Takoradi Floating Dock Project will propel Ghana to the forefront of regional maritime hubs, he said.

He further stated that the partnership is unlocking millions in climate-aligned infrastructure, propelling an £85 million reforestation fund and a £9 million investment dedicated to forest restoration in the Oti Region.

"These transformative projects will generate local jobs and safeguard our environment," he said.

Even more excitingly, he added, a £6 million partnership will support the implementation of the Ghana AI Strategy and energise science and technology collaboration across Ghanaian universities.

"In the health sector, our systems will be transformed by a £4 million partnership for specialist clinical engineering training.

"New Transnational Education guidelines will also be launched to open up outstanding opportunities for Ghanaian students to access world-class training."