Mahama welcomes investment as developer pledges opportunities for Ghanaians and practical training for young people
Sentuo Group has broken ground for its Airport Garden City project in Accra, announcing plans to create more than 3,000 jobs, with the majority of opportunities targeted at Ghanaians.
The group’s Executive Chairman, Xu Ningquan, announced the employment target at the sod-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, which also marked the opening of the project’s sales office.
President John Dramani Mahama, the keynote speaker at the ceremony, commended Sentuo Group for its continued investment in Ghana and said the development would create significant opportunities for the local economy.
He described investments of this nature as essential to Ghana’s development and assured investors of the government’s continued support for projects that create jobs, stimulate economic activity and contribute to national growth.
Mr Xu said Airport Garden City would provide employment for artisans, technicians, engineers, hospitality professionals and managers. The project would also introduce apprenticeships and practical training programmes to help young Ghanaians acquire employable skills.
International specialists engaged on the project would be required to share their expertise with Ghanaian counterparts, he added, ensuring that the knowledge and skills developed through the investment remain in the country.
Described by Sentuo as “The Garden Above Accra”, Airport Garden City is planned as an integrated community combining residential facilities, a hotel and conference centre, healthcare services, shopping areas, gardens and recreational spaces.
The development is intended to strengthen Accra’s appeal as a destination for business, tourism and urban living, with facilities designed to host international conferences and high-level meetings.
The Minister for Works and Housing, Ahmed Ibrahim, called for greater use of vertical development to help address Ghana’s housing deficit, particularly in Accra, where pressure on available land continues to shape housing needs.
He said building upwards would help maximise limited land resources and expand housing opportunities. Mr Ibrahim also described Ghana as an attractive investment destination and emphasised the role of public-private partnerships in increasing the country’s housing stock.
Sentuo Group also pledged affordability, transparent pricing and clear contractual terms for prospective homeowners. The company said buyers would receive information on property rights, payment obligations, delivery timelines and post-handover services before committing their funds.
Ghanaian creativity is expected to feature in the development’s landscaping, art and interior design, while Ghanaian food and hospitality would form part of the visitor experience.
Mr Xu said the group’s confidence in Ghana had grown through its investments in steel, ceramics and oil refining.
He said Airport Garden City’s success would ultimately be measured by the Ghanaian jobs and local business contracts created, the skills developed and the homes successfully delivered to their owners.
