{"id":260302,"date":"2024-12-04T13:03:28","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T13:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/04\/govt-reaffirms-commitment-to-housing-development\/"},"modified":"2024-12-04T13:03:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T13:03:28","slug":"govt-reaffirms-commitment-to-housing-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/04\/govt-reaffirms-commitment-to-housing-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Govt Reaffirms Commitment To Housing Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Kojo Oppong Nkrumah<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The government has reiterated its dedication to the growth and development of the housing and property sector, emphasising that housing is not merely a basic necessity but a critical pillar of socio-economic development.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the 16<sup>th<\/sup> edition of the Ghana Property Awards, Minister for Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, highlighted the importance of housing as a fundamental right that significantly impacts the well-being of citizens and the overall prosperity of the nation.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that the government has thus prioritised policies to ensure affordable housing, strengthen urban planning, and enhance access to financing for property development.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-455168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/afro-aarab-2-300x207.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"886\" height=\"611\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe understand that addressing the nation\u2019s housing deficit requires a multifaceted approach,\u201d Oppong Nkrumah stated, adding that the government is actively pursuing strategic partnerships, infrastructure investments, and regulatory reforms to promote inclusivity and innovation in the sector.<\/p>\n<p>The minister confirmed that the government is working to create an environment enabling private-sector investments while collaborating with financial institutions to provide sustainable financing options for developers and homeowners.<\/p>\n<p>Executive Director of the Ghana Property Awards, Irene Agyenkwa, underscored the critical role of the capital market in bridging the gap between ambitious infrastructure projects and the necessary resources to realise them.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-455169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/afro-arab-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"886\" height=\"588\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Madam Agyenkwa affirmed that while the future of Ghana\u2019s property sector is promising, it will require collective efforts from all stakeholders to build a legacy of sustainable growth and prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>The awards night witnessed deserving property companies receiving recognition for their achievements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By Prince Fiifi Yorke<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kojo Oppong Nkrumah \u00a0 The government has reiterated its dedication to the growth and development of the housing and property sector, emphasising that housing is not merely a basic necessity but a critical pillar of socio-economic development. 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