Sekondi: The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Lands Commission have initiated the construction of a new office complex for the Western Regional branch of the Commission in Sekondi. The project, a two-storey modern edifice, is expected to be completed within 18 to 24 months.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Jones Ofori-Boadu, the Deputy Executive Secretary in charge of Corporate Service at the Commission, emphasized during the sod-cutting ceremony that the construction is part of the Commission’s strategy to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen institutional presence nationwide. He highlighted that the Constitution mandates the Lands Commission to establish offices in all regions to improve service decentralization and land administration.
Mr. Ofori-Boadu assured that the Commission is committed to maintaining the building upon completion to ensure its longevity. Mr. Innocent Haligah, the Chief Director at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, representing the Minister, noted that the new office would provide the necessary convenience for staff, thereby improving land administration and service delivery in the region. He urged contractors to adhere to project specifications and timelines to ensure value for money.
Mr. Frederick Faidoo, the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Chief Executive, representing the Western Regional Minister, acknowledged that the project is timely and will enhance the Commission’s operations and public trust in land services. Dr. Pius Asumadu, the Acting Western Regional Lands Officer, mentioned that the staff had been working under challenging conditions due to inadequate office space, and the new complex would alleviate these issues and support the government’s digital transformation agenda.
The ceremony was attended by Nana Kobina Nketsia V, President of the Western Regional House of Chiefs, staff of the Western Regional Lands Commission, traditional and religious leaders, and officials from the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, among others.
