{"id":107302,"date":"2025-12-17T17:28:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T17:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=107302"},"modified":"2025-12-17T17:28:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T17:28:52","slug":"president-mahama-cuts-sod-for-ho-oxygen-city-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=107302","title":{"rendered":"President Mahama cuts sod for Ho Oxygen City Project"},"content":{"rendered":"
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President John Mahama has officially launched the Ho Oxygen City Project, marking a significant milestone in Ghana\u2019s pursuit of inclusive and sustainable urban development.<\/p>\n

The sod-cutting ceremony, which took place on Wednesday, December 17, at the project site, was attended by government officials, TDC Ghana Limited, development partners, traditional authorities, and members of the media.<\/p>\n

Addressing the gathering, President Mahama stated that the government\u2019s approach to urban development is guided by a deliberate national vision aimed at inclusive growth, balanced regional development, and people-centered governance.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are not here merely to acquire land for another housing project. We are here to pursue a national vision, one anchored in inclusive development, balanced growth, and dignified governance as a foundation for lasting transformation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The President highlighted that projects like Oxygen City demonstrate the power of collaboration between state institutions, traditional authorities, and the private sector. <\/p>\n

\u201cThrough such partnerships, land can be responsibly unlocked, comprehensive planning enforced, and communities created that integrate housing, transport, social services, and environmental sustainability,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

President Mahama also underscored the importance of people-centered development. <\/p>\n

\u201cEvery national project must deliver real benefits for local communities, create jobs for youth, provide opportunities for entrepreneurs, and improve the quality of life for Ghanaian families,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, described the Oxygen City Project as a strategic initiative aligned with the government\u2019s vision to expand opportunities, strengthen regional economies, and build resilient communities.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOxygen City represents integrated, future-ready urban development. It combines residential neighbourhoods with commercial, industrial, and health-tourism facilities while incorporating green corridors, efficient infrastructure, and environmentally conscious design,\u201d the Minister said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Strategically located near the Ho Airport and major road networks, the project positions the Volta Region as a regional growth hub, attracting investment, stimulating enterprise, and creating dignified jobs. <\/p>\n

The Minister commended TDC Ghana Limited for extending its mandate beyond the thermal industrial area, calling it a demonstration of national responsibility and institutional maturity.<\/p>\n

TDC Managing Director, Courage K. Nunekpeku, highlighted the company\u2019s expansion plans beyond Tema and the Volta Region, emphasising partnerships and strategic planning to overcome challenges.<\/p>\n

He announced the Ministry of Finance approvals for major redevelopment projects, including ten 15-story buildings at Kaiser Flats and ten 10-story buildings at Italian Flats, totaling 30 structures, while ongoing discussions aim to convert underutilised buildings into high-rise developments.<\/p>\n

Mr. Nunekpeku also highlighted operational reforms at TDC, including 24-hour service delivery, courier services, and departmental restructuring to improve efficiency. <\/p>\n

He outlined the company\u2019s five-year strategic plan to expand into the Ashanti, Central, Western, and Northern regions.<\/p>\n

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\u201cTDC is poised, and TDC is back. Our focus is action, action, and action,\u201d he said, highlighting the affordable housing project at Committee 26, which will deliver 802 self-contained bedrooms for the first time in TDC\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Ho Oxygen City Project is expected to serve as a model for integrated urban development in Ghana, combining strategic planning, economic opportunity, and improved living standards for generations to come.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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