10 big wins for Ghana from President Mahama's Singapore visit

President John Dramani Mahama’s recent working visit to Singapore has delivered significant gains for Ghana, following a series of high-level engagements and agreements.

The visit was marked not only by ceremonial honors but also by the signing of transformative investment deals worth over US$1 billion, closely aligned with President Mahama’s Reset Agenda for Ghana’s development.

During the trip, President Mahama and his delegation secured a range of strategic partnerships aimed at strengthening Ghana’s economy, infrastructure, and human capital.

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Here are 10 key outcomes from the visit, according to Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa

1. OLAM has committed to spend US$200million for establishing new projects in Ghana.

The projects include a new 43,000 metric ton pasta processing plant to be opened next year and feed processing plants for poultry and aquaculture.

Some 4,000 jobs are expected to be created.

2. Shangri-la has pledged to construct a US$300million green ultra-modern iconic 5-Star Hotel with a grand mall for local and international brands and a convention centre to make Ghana the West African conference destination.

3. A 10,000 capacity students hostel for the University of Ghana.

4. New Kotoka International Airport enhanced security and scanners project which aligns with latest global standards to check smuggling and drug trafficking.

5. Cooperation to expand Ghana’s Tema Port and revive the Tema dry dock.

6. Construction of a new jetty for oil ships.

7. Cooperation with Singapore’s Land Transport Authority to establish Testing Labs across Ghana to ensure only certified quality materials are used to construct durable roads.

8. Collaboration of the central banks of Ghana and Singapore to launch a common payment platform to boost trade and international commerce between Africa and Asia.

9. A TVET arrangement with the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) to establish a model Accra Institute of Technology.

10. Execution of projects under our bilateral Carbon Credit Agreement.

His Excellency John Mahama has become the first Ghanaian President in history to be invited by a President of Singapore on a State Visit.

But his visit was not just for the history books; he made profound impact by securing US$1billion worth of investment deals.

Here are some… pic.twitter.com/yYLLMktRVj

— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) August 29, 2025

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