Tanko praises President Mahama over Ho Oxygen City project

A Volta Region Council of State Member, Dr Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, has praised President John Dramani Mahama over the ambitious housing project spearheaded by his government in the Volta regional capital dubbed Oxygen City.

“As a young scientific socialist and Nkrumahist, I am happy HE President John Dramani Mahama’s vision aligns with Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah. On that note, I would like to call on all partners all over the world to join us in building the Ho Oxygen City to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG), sustainable cities and communities. Mr President, the Volta Region says thank you,” he stated.

The Ho Oxygen City project, located on approximately 1,800 acres of land, is the first project of the Tema Development Corporation (TDC) outside Tema since its establishment in 1952.

The project is expected to be developed through a strong public-private partnership framework, ensuring sustainability, efficiency and long-term value for residents and investors alike.

Ho Oxygen City is envisioned as a modern, environmentally-responsible and infrastructure-driven urban centre, with planned amenities including:

• Commercial and business districts

• Educational and business hubs

• Two-bedroom and three-bedroom affordable apartments

• Four-star hotel facilities

• World-class specialised hospital

• Food and entertainment areas

• Basic and senior high schools

• Markets and recreational facilities

Additional state housing supported by custom public infrastructure is also expected to form part of the development.

President Mahama, speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony, said housing remains one of the clearest measures of a society’s progress and that the Ho Oxygen City project is central to government’s broader vision of inclusive national development.

The Ho Oxygen City project forms part of the government’s renewed commitment to urban development, decentralisation and regional economic transformation.