The Ministry of Works and Housing has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering the first phase of the Saglemi Affordable Housing Project, aiming for 8,000 completed units by the end of 2026. This ambitious goal comes on the heels of parliamentary approval of a GHS1.4 billion budget for the initiative.
Despite this progress, the Ministry voiced serious concerns about the slow pace of funds released for 2025. As of October 2025, only GHS360 million of the GHS918 million earmarked for capital expenditure had been disbursed by the Ministry of Finance. This significant shortfall, officials explained, has hampered the execution of critical infrastructure projects essential to the housing agenda.
During the presentation of the Works and Housing Committee’s report on the 2026 budget estimates, Chairman Vincent Oppong Asamoah outlined major programmes for the coming year. These include accelerating affordable housing construction, expanding drainage systems, and upgrading coastal protection structures.
Chairman Asamoah stressed that the timely release of funds will be crucial if the Ministry is to meet its targets, particularly for the flagship Saglemi project. He underscored that the project remains a central pillar of the government’s national housing agenda, making the efficient flow of resources all the more vital for success.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
