President Mahama with other officials from Sentuo Group breaking ground for the project
President John Dramani Mahama has cut sod for the Airport Garden City project in Accra, a major mixed-use development expected to create more than 3,000 jobs for Ghanaians.
The project, being developed by the Sentuo Group, is described as “The Garden Above Accra” – an integrated community combining residential apartments, a hotel and conference centre, healthcare facilities, shopping centres, gardens and recreational spaces.
The sod-cutting ceremony also marked the opening of the project’s sales office.
Speaking as keynote speaker, President Mahama commended Sentuo Group for its continued investment in Ghana, describing such investments as essential to national development.
He assured investors of government’s continued support for projects that create jobs, stimulate economic activity and contribute to growth.
The Executive Chairman of Sentuo Group, Xu Ningquan, said the project will provide employment for artisans, technicians, engineers, hospitality professionals and managers.
He said the majority of the jobs will go to Ghanaians, with apprenticeships and practical training programmes to equip young people with employable skills.
International specialists working on the project, he added, will be required to transfer knowledge and skills to their Ghanaian counterparts to ensure long-term local benefit.
The Minister for Works and Housing, Ahmed Ibrahim, used the occasion to advocate for vertical development as a solution to Ghana’s housing deficit, especially in Accra where pressure on land remains high.
He said building upwards will maximise limited land resources and expand housing opportunities, stressing that Ghana remains an attractive investment destination and that public-private partnerships are key to increasing housing stock.
Sentuo Group also pledged affordability, transparent pricing and clear contractual terms for buyers, including full disclosure on property rights, payment obligations, delivery timelines and post-handover services.
The development will also showcase Ghanaian creativity through its landscaping, art, interior design, food and hospitality.
Mr. Xu said the Group’s confidence in Ghana has grown through its investments in steel, ceramics and oil refining, noting that the success of Airport Garden City will be measured by the Ghanaian jobs created, local business contracts secured, skills developed and homes delivered.
A Daily Guide Report