Government is advancing on the construction of 609 new homes specifically designed for public servants in the country.
According to the Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, decent housing enriches the lives of public servants as It provides them with dignity and enables them to perform their duties effectively.
He said “These new housing units are part of our broader efforts to address Ghana’s housing deficit, which is currently estimated at 1.8 million units”.
The Minister was speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Monday.
The construction of these homes are being undertaken under the District Housing Programme, which aims to meet the housing needs of public sector employees, including teachers, nurses, police officers, and other essential workers, particularly those assigned to rural and underserved areas.
In addition to the new homes, Minister Oppong Nkrumah provided updates on ongoing efforts to resolve stalled housing projects nationwide. He confirmed that the Koforidua Affordable Housing Project, which had been halted, is set to resume construction after being handed over to the State Housing Company Limited.
Regarding the Saglemi Housing Project, initially designed to deliver 5,000 units but facing significant delays, the Minister confirmed that negotiations are currently underway to transfer the project to a private developer. “This approach will allow for the completion and sale of the units without further government investment,” he explained.
The Minister also emphasized the collaboration with the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) to secure sustainable financing for housing projects. “The GIIF will play a pivotal role in developing innovative financing models that will support our efforts to address the housing deficit,” he stated.