The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has said that the Mahama government intends to partner with the private sector to develop three new garment factories aimed at generating more employment opportunities for the youth.
During the Government Accountability Series, she highlighted that the initiative is projected to create 27,000 direct and indirect jobs.
“The government intends to provide assistance to the private sector in the establishment of three significant garment factories. Our objective is to ultimately engage 27,000 individuals within these garment manufacturing facilities”, she stated.
Ofosu-Adjare noted that the garment sector has significant job creation potential due to its capacity to employ a substantial workforce and need a little bit of training.
She observed that the program would provide job possibilities for several Ghanaians while fortifying the nation’s industrial foundation, emphasizing that government backing for the private sector is crucial to its economic development approach.
“The garment factory represents a significant sector that provides employment to a considerable number of individuals. The advantage lies in the fact that immediate engagement in work is possible without the necessity of an extensive preparatory period spanning three to five months. The industry provides a four-week training program, after which employment is secured.”
She portrayed the garment industry as an effective answer to unemployment, particularly for the teeming youth and individuals lacking technical skills. She believes that the low entry barrier positions it as a powerful choice for swift job creation, especially as the government aims to broaden opportunities nationwide.
