Mr. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei has promised Parliament intensified measures to tackle flooding, housing deficits, water challenges, and coastal erosion as Ghana approaches the rainy season.
Appearing before the Government Assurances Committee at Parliament House in Accra, Mr. Adjei outlined ongoing and planned interventions aimed at strengthening infrastructure and improving living conditions across the country.
“Mr Chairman, we are working closely with the relevant agencies to implement a comprehensive flood mitigation strategy,” he stated, noting that dredging works would soon begin in flood-prone areas such as Kwesimintsim.
The Minister highlighted new housing initiatives, including projects in the Volta Region and affordable units in the Ashanti Region, as part of a broader nationwide effort to expand housing access. He also confirmed the revival of the stalled Saglemi Housing Project, with a strategic investor injecting $200 million into the development.
On water supply issues, Mr. Adjei acknowledged challenges like high turbidity levels and assured that reforms are underway, including feasibility studies for the Tamale Water Project.
Committee members called for more structured engagement mechanisms to ensure that the Ministry’s commitments are implemented in a timely and effective manner.
The assurances signal the government’s proactive stance on preparing for the rainy season while addressing critical infrastructure and social needs.
