The Housing Ministry of Ghana is all prepared to deal with the country’s housing and flooding challenges head-on with the debut Built Environment National Conference on Housing and Hydrology (BENCHH) 2024.
Hosted by the Ministry of Works and Housing (MWH), the conference, scheduled for May 27 to 29, 2024, is poised to be a pivotal event in Ghana’s quest for sustainable development.
BENCHH 2024 aims to provide a comprehensive platform for engagement with stakeholders in the built environment under the theme “Enhancing Collaboration to Tackle Ghana’s Housing and Hydrology Challenges.”
It will also act as a feature for the steps made by the MWH recently, illustrating a guide towards accomplishing hearty and practical improvement out in the open works and Housing system in the medium term.
In a brief launch event on Thursday, April 25, 2024, Chairman of the BENCHH Planning Committee, Dr. Prince Hamid Armah, emphasized the significance of the conference in addressing pressing sectoral challenges.
“This conference holds immense significance as we meet to deliberate on the pressing challenges in the sector and further enhance our collaborative efforts towards tackling Ghana’s housing and hydrology challenges,” remarked Dr. Armah.
Highlighting the multifaceted responsibilities of the Ministry, Dr. Armah emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in driving socio-economic progress and enhancing citizens’ quality of life.
“From addressing the housing deficit to enhancing our flood resilient infrastructure and regulations, the Ministry’s efforts are linked to various sectors, driving socio-economic progress, and enhancing the overall quality of life for citizens,” he noted.
On his part, the Chief Director of the Ministry, Rev. Stephen Yaw Osei, expressed concerns about the increasing menace of flooding in major cities like Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi. He emphasized the need for collective action to address these challenges and called for public participation in finding lasting solutions.
“The conference is to solicit views from the general public and see how best we can solve the problems once and for all as a ministry,” stated Rev. Osei.
According to statistics from the previous year’s population and housing census, Ghana’s housing deficit stands at 1.8 million, while nearly 12 percent of government-provided houses remain unoccupied—a situation Rev. Osei decried. He emphasized the conference’s focus on providing affordable housing solutions to ensure every Ghanaian has a dignified place to call home.
BENCHH 2024 represents an opportunity for stakeholders within Ghana’s works and housing sectors to collaborate on innovative solutions and chart a course towards a more sustainable and resilient future.
The conference aims to overcome the obstacles presented and pave the way for long-term progress and prosperity in the nation through innovative solutions and collaborative efforts.
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