Mahama Announces Volta Region's First National Allocation
President John Mahama has reiterated his commitment to equitable national development, emphasizing that the Volta Region is now benefiting from its rightful share of the nation’s resources, fulfilling promises made during the 2024 general election campaign.
Speaking on Wednesday, December 17, at a sod-cutting ceremony in Ho for the commencement of the ‘Oxygen City’ smart city project, Mr. Mahama stated that tangible progress is visible in the region.
“As I said during the campaign in 2024, we shall ensure that every region gets its first share of the national cake, and the Volta region is getting its first share of the national cake,” the President affirmed.
The ‘Oxygen City’ project, being undertaken by the Tema Development Corporation (TDC), aims to address the housing deficit in the Ho Municipality by providing affordable and modern housing options.
According to President Mahama, the initiative embodies his administration’s vision of inclusive growth, deliberately decentralizing development to meet the specific needs of communities nationwide. “Housing is one of the clearest measures of a society’s progress. A safe, decent home is not a privilege for a few but a fundamental human requirement for human dignity, economic productivity, social stability and national cohesion, and that is why housing occupies a central place in our reset agenda,” he added.
Located near the Ho Airport, the 1,860-hectare development is envisioned as a forward-looking urban enclave, integrating modern infrastructure with sustainable living solutions. The project is expected to enhance urban planning, improve living standards, and stimulate economic activity, positioning Ho as a key growth hub within the Volta Region and Ghana.
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