The Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has given assurances that the government is fully committed to completing the Saglemi Housing Project.
Despite facing setbacks since its commencement in 2012, primarily due to concerns over the contract amount, the government is determined to see the project through to completion.
In an interview with Bernard Avle on the Point of View on Citi TV, Oppong Nkrumah highlighted the government’s readiness to explore opportunities for partnering with potential investors to ensure the successful completion and utilization of the Saglemi Housing Project. He emphasized the importance of not letting the project go to waste and mentioned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s directive to identify private investors with the necessary technical and financial capabilities to help finish and operationalize the project.
Responding to questions about the government’s decision to revive the Saglemi Housing Project after it was abandoned in 2017, Oppong Nkrumah revealed that an evaluation commissioned by Minister Samuel Atta Akyea determined that an additional $100 million was needed to complete the project. Despite challenges and limitations faced during the evaluation process, Minister Asenso Boakye sought funding from cabinet to continue the project, leading to the decision to seek private investment.
While acknowledging that progress on the Saglemi Housing Project should have been further along under the current administration, Oppong Nkrumah expressed optimism for the future, stating, “Our expectation is that, now that we have issued the Request for Proposals and with the timelines, and the transparency we are bringing to it, it will be better late than never.” By operating with transparency and diligence, the government aims to ensure the successful completion of the Saglemi Housing Project.
