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The management of Quarm-LMI Consortium, selected as the preferred developer to complete the Saglemi Housing Project, paid a courtesy call on the Ningo Traditional Council to officially introduce their team and outline plans for the long-delayed project.
The meeting, which took place today, included key executives of the consortium such as Managing Director Kofi Adabor Ofori-Amanfo, Mr William Bobie, and Mr Kofi Nti Ofori. They were joined by the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nartey George, and members of the traditional council.
Mr. Nartey George explained the purpose of the visit, saying, “Our presence here today is to officially introduce the management of QUARM-LMI, who are coming to work with us to complete the houses for government, and then government will proceed to sell them. This is a joint venture where LMI is coming in with the funding to complete the project, and ownership still resides with the government.”
He added that engaging the traditional council was a critical step to build trust and foster collaboration. “The company has shown good faith by coming here today. This is to ensure transparency and accountability as we move forward with the project,” he noted.
The Managing Director of Quarm-LMI, Kofi Adabor Ofori-Amanfo emphasised the company’s commitment to community engagement. “It’s been very difficult trying to get them, but today, happily, we’ve been able to meet the traditional council. As part of our ESG goals, it’s always very important to engage traditional authorities in areas where we work. This is one of many engagements we’ll have to ensure the project is professionally completed,” he stated.
He revealed that work had already commenced on the 1,506 housing units, including structural integrity tests on existing buildings. “We are bringing electricity, water, and a centralised sewage system to make the place habitable. This will be one of the first communities to integrate low, middle, and luxury-tier housing within an affordable framework,” he said.
Mr. Ofori-Amanfo also stressed the company’s intention to involve local professionals in the project. “We’ve asked the traditional council to help us identify trained locals to reduce costs and ensure the project benefits the community directly,” he added. The project is expected to be completed within 485 days.
Nene Ade Teiko Peteku Osayem IV, Sotei Mantse, speaking on behalf of the traditional council, expressed optimism about the project while highlighting the community’s expectations.
“We understand the land is vested and belongs to the government. However, we hope that alongside this housing project, the company and government will address other pressing needs such as a hospital at Tsopoli and an astroturf for the youth,” he stated.
He said the Ningo Traditional Council was excited that Quarm-LMI decided to visit them before starting construction on the Saglemi site.
The Saglemi Housing Project has been stalled for years since its initial construction. Following extensive negotiations involving the Ministry of Works and Housing, the Office of the Attorney General, and other stakeholders, Quarm-LMI was selected to finance and complete the 1,506 units.
The government reiterated that the project has not been sold to the private developer. Instead, the developer will fund and execute the project, with both parties recovering their investments through the sale of the housing units, focusing on salaried employees and workers’ unions.
