Business News of Friday, 16 April 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Works and Housing Minister, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has estimated that some 35 percent of the Ghanaian populace are unlikely to get a chance to own their homes even with government support. According to him, some 60 percent of the populace will require government support in order to own their own home. The Authority, according to him will also be responsible for the regulatory, acquisition, development, management, planning and standardization of affordable housing units across the country. Meanwhile, Ghana’s housing deficit stands at some 2 million units and has been projected to hit peak numbers in the coming years. Currently, demand for housing units stands at about 70,000 units annually.

Source: GhanaWeb April 16, 2021 09:59 UTC