President John Dramani Mahama announced on Saturday, November 7, that an additional GH¢500 million will be directed to district housing projects throughout the Volta Region. The funds are intended to broaden the reach of the government’s housing agenda beyond the already underway Oxygen City project in Ho, the regional capital.
Speaking at the 2026 Hogbetsotso Festival, Mahama said he had already cut the sod for the start of work on Oxygen City. He added that the new allocation would support housing initiatives in several districts, assuring residents of Anloga that the area would receive its fair share of the investment.
The president also highlighted progress on market infrastructure, noting that preparations are underway for proposed 24‑hour markets in Anloga and Aflao. Work on the Aflao‑Ashigame market is described as being in an advanced stage, with land secured and designs completed. A technical team from China, financed through a grant from the Chinese government, is expected to arrive to confirm project sites and designs before a US$30 million grant is released to commence construction.
With the new allocation, the Volta Region is set to see a significant uptick in housing availability, while the market projects aim to boost local commerce and employment.
