Mahama announces GH¢500m district housing programme; rollout to begin this year

President John Mahama has announced plans for a new district housing programme, with construction set to begin this year in selected districts. This initiative is part of a broader housing vision his administration plans to implement over the next four years to address Ghana's housing needs. The President made the announcement during a visit to the Saglemi Housing Project, where ongoing work aims to complete the long-delayed development.

In this year's budget, the Finance Minister has allocated GH¢500 million for the district housing scheme. This funding will allow the government to start rolling out some of the district houses in selected districts this year. President Mahama emphasized that this marks the beginning of a new approach to expanding access to housing across the country.

Speaking about the Saglemi project, President Mahama shared that approximately 700 housing units are expected to be ready for commissioning by March of next year. In total, the project aims to deliver 1,500 units by December 2027. He noted that the project was originally conceived under the late President John Evans Atta Mills, and his administration continued with it. However, the project faced delays due to legal issues and investigations following a change in government.

The completed Saglemi estate is expected to provide a comfortable living environment once construction is finished. President Mahama described the development of district housing as a crucial component of the government's broader strategy to tackle Ghana's housing deficit and improve access to decent accommodation nationwide.