Mr. Ken Ofori Atta, the Finance Minister, has said the Government wills significantly investment in Infrastructure, especially affordable housing in 2021 when given the node for another four years in office.
According to him, these interventions will create more jobs and enhance artisanal skills, adding, a few days ago, his colleague Hon. Atta Akyea and himself joined President Akufo-Addo to commission 204 new houses at Tema Community 22.
Mr. Ofori Atta told Parliamentarians that these houses were largely constructed and supervised by local contractors and consultants under the National Mortgage and Housing Fund Scheme (NMHFS).
He said this project was completed in nine-months, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and created over 1,500 jobs and the Government will replicate this housing model across the country and alongside the agenda 111 district hospital program.
The minister said Government expects that the digitalization program in the public sector will improve efficiency and enhance the delivery of service and the Government introduced the Digital Addressing System and the National ID programs to ensure that all Ghanaians and their dwellings, as well as business locations, are uniquely identified.
Mr. Ofori Atta said all these efforts have been made to formalize the economy and improve its global competitiveness.
He said “we took the necessary and bold steps to stabilize the economy, ensure food security, protect businesses and worker incomes, strengthen the health system, attract private investments, and support Ghanaian businesses. We will preserve the gains as we continue to protect lives and livelihoods from the COVID-19 pandemic. The collective successes we have achieved so far demonstrate our dedication and commitment towards a transformed Ghana and its people, beyond aid.”
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Kofi Atakora
