Saglemi housing project to be continued to alleviate Ghana’s housing crisis – Kojo, Oppong Nkrumah
Ghana’s Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, recently highlighted the increasing housing crisis in Ghana, and the need to continue the project.
In his words, he said, “Approximately 5.4 million people up to 7.2 million do not have a place to stay.” Many Ghanaians are living in difficult conditions, like “perching in people’s verandas, and on the floor of someone’s hall.”
Nkrumah stressed that Ghana needs about 1.8 million new homes to solve this issue. With an average household having four people, the problem affects a lot of families, especially those with extended relatives moving in.
“The current pace of construction is not enough. “Most of these buildings belong to private entities,” Nkrumah said, showing that the public sector needs to do more. He warned that if the situation doesn’t improve, “Landlords are the ones going to deal with us. If we keep moving this way, the landlords would start collecting three to four years’ advance.”
The Saglemi Housing Project, which was started to help with the housing shortage, is now set to be continued and expanded by the NPP. Mr Oppong Nkrumah emphasized, “Moving forward, if we don’t do something about it, it wouldn’t help us.” This project could be a key part of solving the housing problem.
Reviving Saglemi offers a chance to provide more homes and boost the economy by creating jobs. But to truly address the housing crisis, Ghana needs a plan that includes not just big projects but also affordable housing, faster construction, and more involvement from private companies.
The renewed focus on the Saglemi project is an important step. If the plans are carried out effectively, they can help ensure that every Ghanaian has a safe and comfortable place to live.
Story By: Pepertual Anyimadu
