Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export-Import Bank (GEXIM), Sylvester Adinam Mensah

The Ghana Export-Import Bank (EXIM Bank) says the proposed garment and apparel industrial park in Weta in the Volta Region will support efforts to expand local manufacturing and position Ghanaian-made products for international markets.

The Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Sylvester Adinam Mensah, says the project presents an opportunity to strengthen Ghana's productive capacity, promote local industries and increase the country's export potential.

President John Dramani Mahama announced the initiative during the grand durbar of the 2026 Hogbetsotso Festival in Anloga over the weekend, tasking EXIM Bank with spearheading the development of the facility.

The industrial park, dedicated to garment and apparel manufacturing, is expected to create approximately 10,000 jobs.

Reacting to the announcement in a social media post after attending the festival, Mr Mensah said EXIM Bank was committed to translating the President's vision into tangible economic opportunities.

He explained that the initiative goes beyond infrastructure development, describing it as a strategic investment in industrialisation, local production and export development.

"At Ghana EXIM Bank, we remain committed to translating the President's vision into tangible economic opportunities by supporting local industries, strengthening our productive capacity and positioning Ghanaian-made products for the global market," he said.

Mr Mensah said the project would also provide opportunities for young people in the Volta Region, particularly through employment in the garment and apparel manufacturing industry.

He made the remarks after joining President Mahama, the Awoamefia of Anlo, Togbi Sri III, traditional authorities and residents for the Hogbetsotso Festival, celebrated under the theme: "Anlo, Our Heritage and Our Values: Striving to Build One Ghana for a Better Tomorrow".

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