Ghana Plans Agbogbloshie Regeneration With Industrial and Housing Zones
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Ghana is preparing a comprehensive regeneration programme for the Agbogbloshie enclave that will combine environmental restoration with the development of industrial and housing zones, Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga has said.
The government is preparing a comprehensive regeneration programme for the Agbogbloshie enclave, including environmental restoration and the development of industrial and housing zones.
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Mahama Ayariga disclosed the plans on Monday, October 5, at the Government Accountability Series. He said the programme would begin with the systematic clearing of waste and restoration of the environment before the development of industrial and housing facilities.
Mr Ayariga said government was also considering low-cost housing solutions within the area to ensure that accommodation is located close to employment opportunities. “The Ministry will pursue a comprehensive programme of environmental restoration and create employment opportunities, particularly for young people,” he said.
The Minister said the initiative formed part of a wider strategy to promote local economic development while addressing environmental and urban planning challenges in the enclave. He said assemblies would also be supported to identify economically viable areas that could attract investment and create jobs.
Agbogbloshie, in the heart of Accra, has long been the site of one of West Africa’s largest informal e-waste and scrap-processing settlements, and the government’s plan signals a shift toward redeveloping the area with new industrial, residential and commercial activity.