President John Dramani Mahama has spotlighted Ghanaian-owned businesses in the United Kingdom as part of efforts to strengthen diaspora entrepreneurship and deepen economic ties between Ghana and the global market.
During a working visit to London, the President toured two Ghanaian establishments in Tottenham—Uncle John’s Bakery and a popular Waakye joint—where he engaged with owners, staff and customers, and sampled locally prepared Ghanaian food products.
The visits formed part of a broader five-day diplomatic and investment mission aimed at positioning Ghana as an attractive destination for trade, investment and business partnerships.
Accompanied by Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland, Sabah Zita Benson, President Mahama used the opportunity to reaffirm government support for small and medium-scale Ghanaian enterprises operating abroad.
The engagements highlighted the growing influence of Ghanaian entrepreneurs in the diaspora and their role in promoting local culture and economic identity through food and services.
Earlier in the day, the President held a breakfast meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street, where discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and investment opportunities.
He was accompanied by Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, and High Commissioner Benson.
At the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026, President Mahama unveiled a new UK-Ghana Growth Partnership spanning 2026 to 2028, aimed at mobilising private sector investment and boosting economic collaboration between the two countries.
The initiative includes investment commitments of up to £215 million, targeting infrastructure development, skills training and private sector expansion.
A key project under the partnership is a £101 million investment in a ship repair and dry-docking facility in Takoradi, expected to create hundreds of jobs and position Ghana as a maritime services hub in West Africa.
Additional components include an £85 million reforestation programme and a £9 million forest restoration project in the Oti Region, both aimed at supporting climate resilience and sustainable development.
President Mahama also addressed global investors at the London Stock Exchange, Chatham House and the Africa Debate in London, where he outlined Ghana’s economic reform agenda and efforts to attract foreign capital.
Government officials say the strategy combines diaspora engagement, trade promotion and investment diplomacy with domestic reforms such as the 24-Hour Economy programme and targeted support schemes for local businesses.
The overall approach is aimed at expanding opportunities for Ghanaian enterprises, improving competitiveness and linking domestic production to international markets while attracting long-term investment into key sectors of the economy.
