Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced plans to amend Ghana’s public procurement laws to require public institutions to purchase uniforms, hospital textiles, bedding and protective wear exclusively from local textile and garment manufacturers.
The proposed measure is aimed at strengthening domestic demand and supporting the growth of Ghana’s textile and garment industry.
Presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, Dr Forson said public funds spent on such items by security agencies, schools, hospitals and other public institutions would be directed towards Ghanaian manufacturers.
Dr Forson said the government would begin providing enclave infrastructure and modernising priority textile and garment facilities in 2027.
In 2028, new and upgraded production lines are expected to become operational, supported by buyer agreements and export orders.
By 2030, the government aims to establish a textile and garment industry operating at commercial scale, supplying wider markets and building international recognition for Ghanaian designs and brands.
The Finance Minister said the investment would create opportunities for machine operators, technicians, designers, dressmakers, factory managers and logistics providers, particularly women and young people.
“Our ambition is to put Made-in-Ghana fashion into wardrobes around the world and put dependable incomes into Ghanaian homes,” he told Parliament.
