Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has revealed the government’s zero-tolerance for stalled projects, warning contractors against delays that hinder national development.
Speaking during his first official tour of housing and sea defense projects in the Greater Accra Region, the minister reaffirmed the John Mahama administration’s commitment to ensuring timely completion of all ongoing initiatives.
Having assumed office just two weeks ago, Mr. Adjei explained that stepping out of the office was necessary to assess whether the progress on the ground matched what he had reviewed in ministry files.
“So far, from what I’ve observed, some projects are behind schedule,” he noted. He assured the public that measures would be put in place to prevent delays and ensure all projects reach completion.
“We will not tolerate any delays in our projects going forward. If we provide timelines, we must adhere to them”.
“The ministry also believes that we should not have stalled projects; if we start something, we should be able to finish it.” he emphasized.
Addressing sea defense projects across the country, Mr. Adjei reiterated the government’s dedication to protecting coastal communities and safeguarding Ghana’s coastline. While acknowledging the high costs associated with these initiatives—currently financed by the Government of Ghana—he revealed plans to explore alternative funding sources to sustain and expand ongoing efforts.
He assured stakeholders that these projects would be prioritized to ensure their completion.
On housing initiatives, the minister highlighted the importance of completing stalled projects such as the Saglemi Housing Project.
“Since assuming office, I have started engaging with key stakeholders, and we will soon move back on-site,” he revealed. He emphasized that future projects would be carefully planned to avoid being abandoned midway.
In addition to infrastructure development, Mr. Adjei addressed sanitation challenges during his remarks. He noted ongoing dredging operations in both lower and upper basins under the GARID program but called on the media to educate Ghanaians about the dangers of indiscriminately dumping waste into gutters and drains. He emphasized that public cooperation is essential in mitigating flooding and improving sanitation nationwide.
The minister’s tour included visits to key sites such as the National Homeownership Fund Housing Project at Shai Hills, Tema Community 22, and the Ningo Prampram Coastal Sea Defense Project. It marked an important step in his efforts to ensure accountability and progress within his ministry’s portfolio.
By Derick Botsyoe || GhanaNewsOnline