{"id":218553,"date":"2024-09-17T20:44:15","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T20:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/17\/two-investors-chase-saglemi-housing-project\/"},"modified":"2024-09-17T20:44:15","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T20:44:15","slug":"two-investors-chase-saglemi-housing-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/17\/two-investors-chase-saglemi-housing-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Investors Chase Saglemi Housing Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>After years of stagnation, the Saglemi Housing Project, a $200 million initiative aimed at constructing 5,000 affordable housing units, is finally gaining momentum.<\/p>\n<p>The project, which began with high hopes, had only 1,506 units completed or in various stages of completion by January 2017, despite $197 million already paid to contractors.<\/p>\n<p>The project\u2019s history is marked by delays and controversy.<br \/>Initially launched in 2012, the Saglemi Housing Project was intended to provide affordable housing for low-income Ghanaians.<\/p>\n<p>However, the project stalled due to various challenges, including funding issues and contractual disputes.<\/p>\n<p>In 2017, the government acknowledged that the project had failed to meet its objectives, with only 1,506 units completed out of the targeted 5,000.<\/p>\n<p>The government also revealed that $197 million had been paid to the contractors, sparking concerns about the project\u2019s management and transparency.<\/p>\n<p>Fast-forward to 2024, the government has taken significant steps to revive the project.<\/p>\n<p>In July, five firms submitted bids to complete the project, and after weeks of evaluation and due diligence, two preferred bidders have been shortlisted for final negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>According to Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the government will remain focused and meticulous in the transaction.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are committed to ensuring that the project is completed efficiently and effectively,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has approved a framework for negotiations with the successful bidder(s), paving the way for the project\u2019s completion.<\/p>\n<p>Under this framework, the work already completed on the Saglemi project will be treated as the government\u2019s equity.<\/p>\n<p>The revival of the Saglemi Housing Project is expected to provide much-needed affordable housing for Ghanaians.<\/p>\n<p>The project\u2019s completion will also address the country\u2019s housing deficit, which has been a major concern for policymakers.<\/p>\n<p>The Saglemi Housing Project\u2019s revival is a significant development in Ghana\u2019s housing sector.<\/p>\n<p><strong>-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 After years of stagnation, the Saglemi Housing Project, a $200 million initiative aimed at constructing 5,000 affordable housing units, is finally gaining momentum. 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