In a groundbreaking announcement, President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled an ambitious and transformative plan to tackle the worsening congestion in Accra by constructing a brand new city. 🏙️
This visionary initiative seeks to relocate key government ministries, departments, and agencies to a purpose, built urban center that will relieve the overwhelming pressure on Accra’s infrastructure, while promoting balanced regional development and economic decentralization.
🔍 Key Highlights of the Proposal:
- 📍 Location: Expected to be sited within the Greater Accra or Eastern Region corridor, offering proximity while encouraging urban expansion.
- 🏢 Government Institutions: Strategic relocation of non-essential state functions from Accra to the new city.
- 🛣️ Infrastructure: High-speed road and rail links, smart city designs, modern housing, green spaces, and digital connectivity at its core.
- 🌱 Sustainability: Focus on renewable energy, efficient land use, and environmentally friendly urban planning.
- 💼 Jobs & Growth: Thousands of direct and indirect jobs during and after construction. Boost to real estate, technology, construction, and services sectors.
📊 Did You Know?
- Accra’s current population is estimated at over 5 million and growing.
- Traffic congestion costs the city millions of cedis daily in lost productivity.
- Urban migration has made planning and housing in the capital increasingly difficult.
President Mahama’s plan isn’t just about decongestion it’s about reimagining Ghana’s future. A future where infrastructure meets ambition, and where citizens benefit from smarter, more equitable urban planning.
🛠️ The dream has been laid out now it’s time to build
Watch the video https://youtu.be/XVFgBXxDvuk
