Ho, Ghana, 17 December: The government, under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, cut the sod for a major housing development project in Ho, the Volta Regional capital.
The ambitious project, dubbed Oxygen City, is a large-scale, integrated urban development designed to transform the region’s housing landscape. It will feature a mix of modern apartments, townhouses, serviced plots, commercial spaces, a golf course, and a wide range of leisure and recreational facilities.
According to the government, Oxygen City is being developed by TDC Ghana Limited on approximately 1,860 acres of land. The project will include multi-storey two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments, well-planned road networks, reliable water and electricity supply, as well as key social infrastructure such as a hospital, hotel, schools, markets, shopping centres, and recreational areas.
Spearheaded by TDC Ghana Limited under the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, the project is expected to significantly ease housing pressure within the catchment area while accelerating urban development and economic activity in the Volta Region.
Located in the Adaklu Traditional Area, Oxygen City marks TDC’s first major development outside Tema, where its flagship project, Community 27, is situated.
The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV, commended the government and TDC for initiating the project, describing it as a timely intervention that would improve living standards and stimulate economic growth in the region.
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Managing Director of TDC Ghana Limited, Courage K. M. Nunekpeku, said Oxygen City forms part of a broader national housing strategy aimed at bridging Ghana’s housing deficit. He disclosed that similar developments would be replicated across the country.
Mr. Nunekpeku further announced that the Ministry of Finance has approved major redevelopment projects, including the construction of ten 15-storey buildings at Kaiser Flats and ten 10-storey buildings at Italian Flats, bringing the total to 30 high-rise structures. He added that discussions are ongoing to convert other underutilised properties into modern high-rise developments.
He also highlighted key operational reforms at TDC, including 24-hour service delivery, courier services, and departmental restructuring, all aimed at improving efficiency and service delivery. Additionally, he outlined TDC’s five-year strategic expansion plan, which targets the Ashanti, Central, Western, and Northern regions.
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The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, described Oxygen City as a strategic initiative that reflects the government’s renewed commitment to addressing Ghana’s housing challenges through sustainable, well-planned urban developments.
He noted that the project aligns with the government’s broader vision to expand economic opportunities, strengthen regional economies, and build resilient, inclusive communities.
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In his remarks, President John Dramani Mahama praised TDC for its bold initiative and lauded the Volta Region as one of the cleanest and most environmentally conscious regions in the country. He reaffirmed his government’s commitment to inclusive development and improving access to decent housing nationwide.
President Mahama stressed that the government’s urban development agenda is guided by a deliberate national vision focused on inclusive growth, balanced regional development, and people-centred governance.
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Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh(#RomeoWrites) / Ahotoronline.com | Ghana