Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has said the government will amend the public procurement laws to compel public institutions to purchase uniforms, hospital textiles, bedding and protective clothing for security agencies exclusively from Ghanaian textile and garment manufacturers.

The minister said the move is aimed at strengthening local demand for Made-in-Ghana products and creating a sustainable market for domestic textile and garment businesses.

Presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, he said the policy will cover public spending on uniforms and textile products for schools, hospitals, security agencies and other government institutions.

“Mr Speaker, we will amend the public procurement laws to require that public funds spent on uniforms, hospital textiles, bedding and protective wear for our security agencies, schools, hospitals and other public institutions are purchased from ONLY Ghanaian textile and garment manufacturers,” he said.

The measure forms part of a proposed US$1 billion investment in the textile and garment industry under Pillar 6 of the 2027 Budget, which seeks to expand local production, boost exports and create jobs.

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Gov’t to amend procurement laws to prioritise Made-in-Ghana uniforms, textiles – Ato Forson