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The sector Minister, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has called on players within the built industry, notably developers and financiers, to prioritise the development of affordable, low-cost housing to restore the dignity of Ghanaians.   Speaking at the National Thought Leadership Forum organised by Media General on the theme “From Blueprint to Brick: Making Affordable Housing […]

The Deputy Minister, Hon. Gizella Tetteh Agbotui has underscored the need for a paradigm shift in building practices; emphasizing the importance of undertaking infrastructural projects that withstand shocks, reduce environmental impact, enhance social equity, and deliver long-term value. Speaking at the opening of the International Building/Infrastructure and Investment Conference on 13th Septmber 2025 at the

The Minister of Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has inaugurated the boards of three housing institutions. They are the Real Estate Agency Council, Public Servants’ Housing Loans Scheme Board, and the State Housing Company Limited (SHCL). In his address, Hon Adjei emphasized the importance of these institutions in regulating the real

H. E. President John Dramani Mahama has broken ground for the construction of second phase of the Blekusu Coastal Protection Project to safeguard five coastal communities in Volta Region from the threat of tidal waves. The communities benefiting from this project are Blekusu, Agavedzi, Salakope, Amutinu, and Adina, which have suffered severe damage from tidal

The sector Minister, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei has inaugurated the Governing Boards of the Water Resources Commission and the Community Water and Sanitation Agency. The inauguration of the two Boards effectively means that all institutions or entities under the sector Ministry have a functioning Board; a mandatory institutional framework to operate effectively and efficiently. Water

The Minister of Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei has inaugurated the Governing Board of the Architectural and Engineering Services Limited (AESL) with a charge to boost revenue and expand services. AESL is a practicing and multidisciplinary firm that provides comprehensive architectural and engineering consultancy services for public and private sector clients

The Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has charged the newly inaugurated Board of Directors of Ghana Water Limited (GWCL) to ensure efficient water supply in the country. Citing the current population growth of about 32 million, he admonished them to ensure that water supply is adequate to meet the

The Chief Director of the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Rev. Stephen Yaw Osei, has been recognised as the 2nd Best Chief Director of the Civil Service for 2024. This prestigious award was presented to him at the 2024 Awards Ceremony which took place at the Alisa Hotel as part of the 2025

The Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources participated in the 2025 Policy Fair organized by the Office of the Head of Civil Service under the theme “Adapting to Innovation, Artificial Intelligence and E-Governance”. The Policy Fair which took place from 21st to 24th July, 2025 aimed to promote interaction between Ministries and the general

The Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has charged the newly inaugurated Technical Committees of the Engineering Council to uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and integrity in engineering practice in the country. The Minister emphasized that the strategic importance of the committees is to ensure the safety of