The government has begun steps to ensure that uniforms used in public institutions are produced locally, a move aimed at creating decent jobs, strengthening domestic industry, and reducing the country’s dependence on imports.
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare, announced the policy direction on Tuesday 13th January 2026 during a stakeholder meeting at the Ministry, where she met industry players, public institutions, and development partners to discuss a new framework to support local production and procurement of uniforms.
She said uniforms worn daily in schools, health facilities, and the security services are bought in large quantities every year, and that demand should be used to grow Ghana’s textile and garment industry rather than relying on imports.
According to the Minister, local manufacturers already have the capacity to meet national demand. She cited companies such as DTRT, UNIJAY, KAD Manufacturing, Sleek Garments, Montibells, and North Shore Apparel, which are currently producing uniforms for both local use and export.
She revealed that the government, working with the private sector, plans to establish 3 new garment manufacturing facilities in the Bono East, Central, and Eastern Regions. The factories are expected to create more than 27,000 direct jobs when fully operational.
To turn the policy into action, the Minister outlined measures to harmonise quality and certification standards, create a central list of approved local manufacturers, and improve procurement processes to allow public institutions to buy directly from certified Ghanaian producers.
She also announced renewed efforts to clamp down on the illegal importation of fake and pirated textile products, which she said continues to hurt local businesses. She urged public institutions to include local content requirements in their procurement plans and encouraged manufacturers to scale up production while maintaining quality and timely delivery.
Madam Ofosu Adjare assured stakeholders that the government is committed to building a strong and competitive textile and garment industry, starting with the uniforms worn every day by Ghanaians in schools, hospitals, and the security services.
Participants at the meeting welcomed the initiative, describing it as timely and critical to the growth and long term sustainability of Ghana’s garment and textile sector.
