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Minister-designate for Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has praised the government’s District Housing Project, describing it as a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing housing challenges in rural areas.
During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Mr. Adjei responded to questions from former Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, emphasizing the policy’s potential to transform rural housing conditions.
“Mr. Chairman, I think the district housing policy is a laudable one. It’s a laudable one because it brings affordable housing to the people living in the districts and in our rural areas,” he stated.
Enhancing Rural Postings Through Housing
Mr. Adjei highlighted a key benefit of the project: its potential to encourage professionals to accept rural postings by addressing the lack of suitable accommodation.
“Mostly, when people are transferred to rural areas, they hesitate, basically because where they will stay is a problem,” he explained. “So I believe that if we continue with the district housing policy, it’s something that will help a lot, and our Ghanaians in the various districts are going to benefit from that.”
Addressing Housing Deficits in Rural Ghana
The District Housing Project, introduced by the Ministry of Works and Housing under the leadership of Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, is a strategic response to Ghana’s housing deficit, particularly in rural and underserved districts. The initiative focuses on constructing affordable and durable homes across all 261 districts in the country.
Beyond providing shelter, the project is designed to boost local economies by engaging local contractors and artisans, while also ensuring that public sector workers—including teachers, nurses, and police officers—have dignified housing in rural areas.
A Solution for Retirement Housing
During his vetting, Mr. Adjei also underscored another critical aspect of the project: its role in providing retirement housing options for Ghanaians wishing to return to their hometowns after years of service in urban centers.
“Most people want to retire to their villages, but the issue is where are they going to stay? But if we have this policy, it’s something that will help,” he noted.
If confirmed, Mr. Adjei will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the District Housing Project, strengthening partnerships with local governments, the private sector, and development agencies to ensure its success.
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