The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Christian Rogg, has announced that the UK-backed Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) is set to make its largest-ever investment in Ghana, marking a major milestone in bilateral economic cooperation.
Speaking at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026 in London on Monday June 1st, he disclosed that the investment includes a £101 million ship repair and drydocking facility at Takoradi Port, a strategic maritime infrastructure project expected to significantly boost Ghana’s blue economy.
According to Dr. Rogg, the project is projected to create up to 430 jobs, with about 30% reserved for women, strengthening inclusive employment opportunities while positioning Ghana more firmly as a leading maritime and logistics hub in West Africa.
He further highlighted a £4 million health partnership between Eastwood Park and Mango Clicks as an example of expanding UK private sector engagement in Ghana’s health and innovation space.
UK officials also estimate that growing collaborations in transnational education, science, and technology could generate more than £61 million in UK exports and expertise in the coming years, reinforcing long-term knowledge and skills exchange between the two countries.
Dr. Rogg reaffirmed the UK government’s commitment to deepening economic cooperation with Ghana, emphasizing investment-driven growth, job creation, and shared prosperity as the foundation of the partnership between both nations.
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