Ghana EXIM Bank’s strategy to drive industrial growth, expand exports, and create jobs through targeted investments in key productive sectors is set to gain significant momentum with the commissioning of the Northshore Apparel Hub in Savelugu later this month.The wholly Ghanaian-owned apparel manufacturing facility, developed by Northshore Apparel Ghana Limited with funding support from Ghana EXIM Bank and other partners, is expected to create 3,000 jobs in its first phase and up to 10,000 jobs when fully operational.President John Dramani Mahama will officially commission the facility on August 28, 2026, in a move that industry stakeholders say underscores the growing role of local investment in advancing Ghana’s industrialisation and export agenda.For Ghana EXIM Bank, the project represents more than the opening of a manufacturing plant. It is one of the flagship outcomes of a broader strategy aimed at supporting sectors with high potential for import substitution, export growth, and job creation.Speaking ahead of the inauguration, the Chief Executive of Ghana EXIM Bank, Sylvester Adinam Mensah, said the Bank’s investment in the Northshore Apparel Hub reflects its commitment to building productive industries capable of transforming the Ghanaian economy.“The Northshore Apparel Hub represents the vision of a Ghana that produces, exports and creates opportunities for its people. This investment reflects Ghana EXIM Bank’s commitment to supporting businesses that generate jobs, strengthen local industry and position Ghana as a competitive manufacturing and export destination.”According to him, the project aligns directly with the Bank’s five-year strategic plan, which prioritises investments in rice production, poultry farming, and garment and apparel manufacturing as key drivers of economic transformation.“Our five-year strategic plan prioritises strategic investments in rice production, poultry farming and garment and apparel manufacturing. The opening of the Northshore Apparel Hub is more than the launch of a factory; it is a powerful statement of what Ghana can achieve when local capital is invested in local enterprise.”He noted that the project demonstrates a deliberate effort to deepen local production while creating opportunities for young people across the country.“It is a clear testament to our collective resolve to expand exports, deepen local production and create meaningful employment opportunities for Ghanaian youth. This is the kind of transformative industrial investment that will drive economic growth and strengthen Ghana’s position in regional and global markets.”The project is also being hailed as a major milestone for indigenous manufacturing and industrial development in Northern Ghana.The Chief Executive Officer of Northshore Apparel Ghana Limited, Nurideen Mohammed, described the facility as a strong example of the capacity of Ghanaian-owned businesses to undertake large-scale industrial ventures and compete internationally.“The Northshore Apparel Hub is proof that Ghanaian-owned businesses can undertake large-scale industrial projects capable of competing on the global stage. Our goal is not only to create jobs but also to build a world-class apparel manufacturing ecosystem that serves local and international markets.”He said the company intends to leverage the hub’s production capacity and strategic location to support export growth, transfer skills, and create long-term economic opportunities for thousands of young people.“We believe manufacturing remains one of the strongest pathways to sustainable job creation. Through this investment, we are creating opportunities for thousands of young Ghanaians while helping to position the Northern Region as an emerging industrial hub.”Beyond the immediate employment opportunities, the Northshore Apparel Hub is expected to stimulate economic activity across the apparel value chain, support Ghana’s export ambitions, and contribute to the government’s broader industrialisation and 24-hour economy agenda.Industry observers say the project demonstrates how partnerships between development finance institutions and private Ghanaian enterprises can unlock large-scale investments capable of transforming local economies, creating jobs, and strengthening Ghana’s manufacturing base.