Failed contractors to be barred from future contracts — Ahmed Ibrahim warns

8 million housing deficit, the minister proposed the introduction of a levy on building materials, similar to the system in Kenya, with the proceeds used to finance the construction of more affordable houses for ordinary Ghanaians.

Among the action plans adopted at the retreat were measures to accelerate the implementation of all regional housing projects, expand public-private partnerships to increase affordable housing delivery, and promote cost-effective and innovative building technologies and materials.

The State Housing Company Court at Adentan is expected to provide 76 housing units and is 98 per cent complete, while another project at Amrahia, comprising 196 units, is 90 per cent complete.