Ghana is stepping up efforts to attract British investment by highlighting stronger economic growth, improved external trade and opportunities for deeper commercial cooperation between the two countries.
Deputy Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister Sampson Ahi, representing Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, made the case for increased UK investment at the Ghana-UK Trade and Investment Summit in Accra on Thursday, September 24.
He said Ghana’s economy had recorded 6.4 per cent growth in early 2026, while the country’s trade surplus reached US$8.8 billion in the first half of the year. (Asaase Radio)
Mr Ahi said the government was committed to strengthening economic ties with the United Kingdom while creating conditions to support investment and industrial development.
The government’s pitch comes amid efforts to position Ghana as an investment destination and deepen private-sector participation in productive sectors of the economy.
Ghana’s external trade performance has been supported largely by strong export earnings from gold and cocoa. The Bank of Ghana reported an US$8.8 billion trade surplus for the first half of 2026. (Bank of Ghana)
However, official data also show that Ghana’s gross international reserves stood at about US$11.1 billion at the end of August, equivalent to 4.2 months of import cover, after falling from US$12.94 billion at the end of June. (MyJoyOnline)
The Ghana-UK engagement therefore focused not only on macroeconomic indicators but also on expanding commercial partnerships, investment and opportunities for businesses from both countries.
Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland, Sabah Zita Benson, called for stronger engagement with the Ghanaian diaspora, urging Ghanaians abroad to contribute to national development through investment, expertise and partnerships beyond remittances.
The UK’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, Alastair Long, reaffirmed Britain’s interest in expanding commercial relations with Ghana and other African markets.
The UK remains an important trading partner for Ghana. UK government figures show that bilateral trade in goods and services reached £1.6 billion in the four quarters to the end of 2025, representing a 12.5 per cent increase over the corresponding period a year earlier. (GOV.UK)
The summit also marked the 10th anniversary of the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce under the theme, “A Decade of Trust, A Future Always On.”
Government officials, diplomats and business leaders used the gathering to discuss opportunities for deeper cooperation, with Ghanaian and British delegations also holding bilateral discussions on trade, infrastructure and policy issues on the sidelines of the summit.
