Jenny Chapman when she met with John Dramani Mahama
UK Development Minister, Jenny Chapman, has said the UK-Ghana partnership is thriving, using innovation and expertise to create opportunities for both countries.
In a statement issued on Monday, September 15, 2025, following a three-day visit to Ghana, she disclosed that a UK tax partnership helped Ghana generate an additional £100 million in 2024.
“The UK’s growth partnership with Ghana has also helped raise over £125 million to support key sectors like automotive, pharmaceuticals, and garments, creating over 5,000 jobs. The partnership has improved the production of essential and advanced medicines and enabled exports of textiles across
Africa and to the UK,” she said.
Jenny Chapman noted that the UK is looking to harness economic growth and trading opportunities in Ghana, as part of its modernised approach to international development.
“The UK is unlocking economic growth and trading opportunities in Ghana, as part of its modernised approach to international development,” she said.
The statement noted that; “Ghana’s leaders have said they ultimately want a fair opportunity to trade rather than our aid, and our relationship is typical of the UK’s new modernised approach to international development, one where we invest in and work with countries, as partners.”
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During her three-day visit, Jenny Chapman toured Atlantic Life Sciences, where UK expertise supports the production of essential and advanced medicines, including snake venom anti-serum.
She visited a garments company supported by British International Investment, describing it as “a leading example of how investment can empower women and boost exports, while maintaining ethical practices.”
She also met with President John Dramani Mahama to discuss expanding the UK’s growth and investment partnership.
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“Our goal is to make it easier for businesses to invest, create jobs, and foster collaborations across private sector, government, and research institutions,” she said.
The statement added that, “Trade between the UK and Ghana currently totals approximately £1.5 billion annually, with major UK companies such as Tullow Oil, Unilever, Standard Chartered, and Blue Skies operating in the country.”
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