Veep. Opoku-Agyemang Reaffirms Government Support for Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources
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Published By: Solomon Kwabena Nana-Ansah
Accra, February 5, 2026 – Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources in its critical mandate during a working visit to the Ministry.
Led by Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, the Ministry operates through nine directorates and fourteen departments and agencies, overseeing responsibilities that include flood control, housing delivery, coastal protection, and water resource management.
During the visit, officials briefed the Vice President on ongoing interventions to address recurring flooding, including the construction and desilting of storm drains and dredging of the Odaw Channel to improve water flow.
“We are working tirelessly to enhance early warning systems and emergency response mechanisms to ensure communities are better prepared for floods,” a senior Ministry official stated.
The Vice President was also updated on progress in the housing sector, including the completion of stalled affordable housing projects and strengthened partnerships with the private sector to expand access to affordable housing nationwide.
“The rollout of the National Homeownership Fund and national redevelopment efforts demonstrates our commitment to reducing the housing deficit across districts,” Minister Adjei noted.
In response to the Akosombo Dam spill, resettlement efforts are being carried out in phases, targeting 2,225 housing units. Additionally, the Ministry is advancing the National Rental Assistance Scheme and preparing a review of the Rent Act for Cabinet approval to address high rent advances and hostel fees.
The Ministry, however, acknowledged persistent challenges, particularly water pollution from illegal mining activities and aging, inefficient water supply infrastructure. Projects in Takoradi, Wenchi, Keta, and other locations aim to improve water delivery systems, but sustained funding remains critical to fully address sector gaps.
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang recognized that some interventions, especially in flood control and coastal management, may be necessary but unpopular. “It is essential to engage affected communities and explain the rationale behind our decisions,” she said. “We must also respectfully work with coastal fishing communities, safeguard rural settlements, and ensure land-use decisions take future generations into account.”
She encouraged closer collaboration with training and research institutions to develop solutions tailored to Ghana’s environmental, cultural, and regional contexts. “A clear, principled relationship between government and the private sector is vital, balancing investment, accountability, and public good,” the Vice President emphasized.
Commending the Ministry for progress achieved, she challenged them to intensify efforts. “We must break down institutional silos and work toward a unified national development agenda that values both visible outcomes and the often unseen contributions of public servants who underpin national progress,” she cconcluded.
Source: Phalonzy
