{
  "id": 7605803,
  "title": "Prez Mahama cuts sod for Sentuo Group's Airport Garden City, more than 3,000 jobs promised",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/prez-mahama-cuts-sod-for-sentuo-groups-airport-garden-city-more-than",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-15T18:32:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/business/prez-mahama-cuts-sod-for-sentuo-groups-airport-garden-city-more-than-3-000-jobs-promised"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama broke ground for Sentuo Group's Airport Garden City project in Accra. The development, which the company claims will generate over 3,000 jobs, primarily for Ghanaians, was also marked by the opening of the project's sales office. President Mahama praised Sentuo Group for its ongoing investment in Ghana, emphasizing that such projects are crucial for the nation's growth and economic development. He assured investors that the government will continue to support initiatives that create jobs and stimulate economic activity.\n\nSentuo Group's Executive Chairman, Xu Ningquan, announced the employment target and outlined plans for training, including apprenticeships and practical programs aimed at equipping young Ghanaians with marketable skills. The project, branded \"The Garden Above Accra,\" will feature residential units, a hotel and conference center, healthcare facilities, shopping areas, gardens, and recreational spaces. Sentuo Group aims to enhance Accra's appeal as a business and tourism hub through this integrated community, incorporating local creativity in landscaping, art, and interior design, as well as offering Ghanaian food and hospitality experiences.\n\nMinister for Works and Housing, Ahmed Ibrahim, called for greater vertical development in Ghana to tackle the housing shortage, particularly in Accra, where land scarcity is a significant issue. He highlighted the country's attractiveness as an investment destination and underscored the importance of public-private partnerships in expanding Ghana's housing stock. Sentuo Group promised prospective homeowners affordability, transparent pricing, and clear contractual terms, ensuring they receive comprehensive information on property rights, payment obligations, delivery schedules, and post-handover services before investing.",
  "summary": "Mahama welcomes investment as developer pledges opportunities for Ghanaians and practical training for young people.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Sentuo Airport Garden City project to create jobs, boost local industry – Trade Minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/sentuo-airport-garden-city-project-to-create-jobs-boost-local",
        "published": "2026-09-15T16:14:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "“Ghana is open, Accra is rising” – Mahama cuts sod for US$1.3bn Sentuo Airport Garden City",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/ghana-is-open-accra-is-rising-mahama-cuts-sod-for-us-1-3bn-sentuo",
        "published": "2026-09-15T16:30:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Gov't to redesign Airport enclave roads to ease congestion as Sentuo project comes on board - Mahama",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/govt-to-redesign-airport-enclave-roads-to-ease-congestion-as-sentuo",
        "published": "2026-09-15T17:06:30.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}