SA Minister Pays Courtesy Call on Asenso-Boakye
South Africa’s Minister for Human Settlements, Hon. Mmamoloko Kubayi today paid a courtesy call on Francis Asenso-Boakye, Minister for Works and Housing.
Minister Kubayi’s official visit was aimed at enhancing the ties between South Africa and Ghana and exploring avenues for collaboration in housing and human settlements development.
This visit followed productive discussions held between the respective sector Ministers in Poland and South Africa, setting the stage for further collaboration, particularly in improving the institutional framework for housing delivery in both countries.
Welcoming Minister Kubayi, Ghana’s Minister for Works and Housing, emphasized that the visit not only strengthens the bilateral relationship but also lays the foundation for meaningful collaboration in the housing sector.
As housing remains a common challenge, both countries are seeking urgent attention and innovative solutions driven by mutual government commitments.
Minister Asenso-Boakye remarked, “Our joint efforts in addressing issues like slum upgrading and the improvement of informal settlements can significantly enhance the well-being and living conditions of a substantial portion of our populations.”
In response, Minister Kubayi expressed South Africa’s commitment to this new partnership, which includes the sharing of experiences, knowledge, and best practices in the housing sectors of both countries, with a practical focus on implementation.
“To us, this partnership and commitments also include sharing of experiences, knowledge and best practices in the housing sectors of our countries and how we can practicalize the implementations of what we seek to commit.”
Minister Kubayi and her delegation are expected to meet with Ghana’s President, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and participate in various engagements, including a Business Session hosted by the Ghana Investments Promotion Centre (GIPC) for housing sector stakeholders from both nations.
Story by Nana Kwaku Boffah
