President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish a Green Digital City in Ghana as part of his government’s long-term vision to promote sustainable urban development and digital innovation.
Speaking at a Presidential Investment Forum in Beijing, China, on Tuesday, October 13, President Mahama said an inter-ministerial committee would soon be inaugurated to conduct feasibility studies and guide the design of the project.
He added that a transaction advisor would also be appointed to lead the implementation process of what he described as an “all-important project.”
The President noted that the project would be executed in four phases over 20 years, with the first phase expected to commence before the end of his tenure.
He further extended an invitation to Chinese investors to participate in the project, emphasising its significance to Ghana’s long-term infrastructure and digital transformation agenda.
President Mahama said, “As part of Ghana’s transformation, we plan to establish a new green city that will straddle the three regions of Greater Accra, Volta and Eastern regions.
“I’ll soon inaugurate an inter-ministerial committee to guide the design and feasibility study of this new city. I’ll also appoint a transaction advisor to lead the process for the implementation of this all-important project.
“This will be a green, digital city and will display cutting-edge technology in urban design, planning and innovation. This city is planned to be a 20-year project executed in four phases. My expectation is that the first phase will commence before my tenure of office runs out. I invite our Chinese colleagues to be a part of this all-important project.”
SOURCE: Citi Newsroom
