Ghana breaks ground on the 1,238-acre Afienya Industrial Park
President Mahama has cut the sod for a 1,238-acre industrial park and pledged $2 billion a year for industrialisation.
By the Eagle's Cliff Africa desk · 16 Oct 2026 · Based on reporting by Rainbow Radio
On 15 October, President John Dramani Mahama broke ground on the Afienya Industrial Park, a 1,238-acre site intended to expand domestic production and create jobs.
He announced plans to channel $2 billion a year over the next four years into industrialisation. The funding forms part of the government’s $10 billion New Economy Programme, which aims to position Ghana as a manufacturing and logistics hub for West Africa.
Key facts
- Site: 1,238 acres at Afienya
- $2bn a year for four years for industrialisation
- Part of a $10bn New Economy Programme
- Aim: a West African manufacturing and logistics hub
Why it matters
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Source: Rainbow Radio, 16 Oct 2026. This briefing summarises the original report in Eagle's Cliff Africa's words. Read the original report ↗
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