Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana Ltd, the local arm of British International Investment, has announced a strategic investment in Maagrace Garments Industries Limited (MGIL), a leading Ghanaian apparel manufacturer, to double production capacity and create 1,000 jobs by 2026.
The expansion, centered in Koforidua, Eastern Region, aims to position Ghana as a competitive hub for ethical garment manufacturing while prioritizing employment opportunities for women and youth.
MGIL, a subsidiary of UK-based Ethical Apparel Africa (EAA), currently employs over 700 workers, 72% of whom are women, and exports 90% of its products to major brands in the US, UK, and Europe. The new state-of-the-art facility will enhance the company’s output through advanced technologies such as solar energy systems, digital pattern-making tools, and smart quality control mechanisms. These innovations have already doubled productivity since 2022 while fostering skills development among Ghanaian managers.
Jacob Kholi, CEO of GIP Ghana, highlighted the partnership’s alignment with broader industrial goals. “MGIL’s commitment to inclusive growth and export excellence mirrors our mission to support scalable, ethical businesses,” he said. The investment underscores confidence in Ghana’s potential to compete globally in sustainable manufacturing.
Keren Pybus, Co-Founder of EAA, emphasized the project’s focus on worker welfare and environmental responsibility. MGIL has introduced wages four times the local average, built an on-site wellness center, and aims for 60% female leadership. These efforts earned the company recognition as a 2X-aligned firm for advancing gender equity.
The expansion aligns with EAA’s target to create 10,000 jobs in West Africa by 2030. It also supports Ghana’s push to diversify its industrial base and boost foreign exchange earnings through value-added exports. With the African Continental Free Trade Area fostering intra-regional trade, such investments highlight the growing role of ethical production in attracting global partnerships.
Ghana’s garment sector, though nascent, is gaining traction as international brands seek transparent supply chains. Similar initiatives in Kenya and Ethiopia demonstrate Africa’s potential to reshape apparel manufacturing, provided infrastructure and policy frameworks keep pace. For Ghana, the GIP-MGIL collaboration signals a strategic step toward inclusive economic transformation.
