Ministry Of Works And Housing Ghana

Yesterday, the deputy minister, Hon. Gizella Tetteh-Agbotui hosted a delegation from the European Investment Bank (EIB) who are in the country as part of ongoing cooperation between the Government of Ghana and the EIB for the commencement of the Northern Ghana Water and Sanitation Project, specifically the multi-million dollar Tamale-Damongo water supply project.

The sector minister, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei participated in the African Ministerial Roundtable Meeting during the ongoing World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Azerbaijan. The meeting followed the adoption of the Nairobi Declaration at the Second Africa Urban Forum (AUF2), reaffirming Africa’s collective commitment to affordable, inclusive, and climate-resilient urban development.

At the session, the minister reiterated Ghana’s commitment to sustainable housing and inclusive urbanization, emphasizing the critical role of housing and urban development in driving economic growth, environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and improved livelihoods.

The minister further reaffirmed Ghana’s dedication to implementing Pillar 4 of the Nairobi Declaration and pledged continued collaboration with African member states, development partners, and stakeholders to deliver practical and measurable outcomes for resilient and sustainable human settlements in line with Agenda 2063.

This morning, the Minister, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, attended the 31st Conference of the Federation of International Consulting Engineers, dubbed the "2026 FIDEC Africa Infrastructure Conference," in Accra.

Speaking on the conference theme "Future-Ready Infrastructure: Advancing Africa through Innovation and Sustainability," the sector minister reiterated how government is taking decisive steps to align national priorities with shared continental agenda, citing the “Big Push” infrastructure programme which is scaling up investments across critical sectors such as roads, bridges, rail, water systems, housing, and renewable energy and ultimately building a resilient and competitive economy.

As an assembly of engineering professionals, the sector minister challenged members of FIDEC to interrogate the quality, resilience, and relevance of what they build, urging that engineers anticipate change and design systems that will endure not just the pressures of today but also the uncertainties of tomorrow.

This afternoon, H.E. John Dramani Mahama laid the first brick to commence the construction of a housing development called the Green City in Dedesua in the Ashanti Region.

Situated on 200 acres of land, Green City will deliver over 1000 housing units, supported by essential infrastructure and services designed to create a complete and thriving modern gated community.

This housing project sets yet another benchmark for government-backed housing initiatives based on a strong financing framework and strict construction timelines for Ghanaians to own homes that are safe and affordable.

Earlier today, the sector minister, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, led a delegation of heads of agencies as well as directors of the ministry to call on the Asantehene, His Royal Majesty Otumfour Osei Tutu II, to officially inform him of tomorrow's (Saturday, May 9th, 2026) sod-cutting ceremony to commence the construction of a landmark housing project: a 1,067-unit development called the Green City at Dedesua in the Ashanti Region.

The sod-cutting ceremony will be done by the President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama.