The State Housing Company Limited (SHC) has set an ambitious target to deliver 3,000 housing units by the end of 2029, a plan the state-owned developer says is supported by a clear project pipeline, an urban redevelopment pilot, and ongoing efforts to strengthen its operational capacity.
The announcement was made on Thursday, October 22, during a working visit by the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Ahmed Ibrahim, to the company’s offices. Managing Director John Sherrif Bawah outlined the strategy, framing the 2029 goal as part of a broader turnaround agenda for the historically challenged state builder.
“We have a target of 3,000 units with a very clear and strong pipeline for delivering on these units within the time we have given by 2029,” Bawah said . “Part of the things that we want to do under this are the urban redevelopment pilot, meet our financial commitments to the government, and build a stronger brand.”
The 3,000-unit target is not an isolated figure but sits within a wider portfolio of initiatives SHC is currently pursuing. Earlier in 2026, the company announced that over 300 housing units were scheduled for completion by the end of the year across Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi . It also disclosed plans for urban redevelopment projects at Kaneshie, Kanda, Adenta, and Effiakuma Estates in Takoradi, expected to deliver over 500 additional units in the short to medium term .
Larger projects are also in motion. The Dedesua Green City project in the Ashanti Region, a 200-acre development being executed by SHC, is expected to deliver over 1,000 housing units within five years, with Phase One comprising 214 detached homes scheduled for completion by the fourth quarter of 2027 . Additionally, the company is finalizing financing arrangements for the Pokuase Housing Project, which is designed to deliver 1,544 apartments across three phases over a 60-month period .
Bawah indicated that the company has begun taking concrete steps to improve its operational capacity, including retooling its human capital and acquiring new assets. “Very soon you’ll see some new assets that we are bringing in to help the operations,” he said .
The Managing Director also addressed the company’s public image, suggesting that increased scrutiny of SHC’s activities was a positive development. “As I said, all publicity is good publicity, so people are talking about state housing, so I believe we are on the right track,” he remarked . Beyond construction, SHC is seeking to expand its estate management services and other revenue-generating options, a move aimed at improving its financial sustainability and reducing dependence on traditional housing development alone .
The 2029 target comes against the backdrop of Ghana’s persistent housing deficit, estimated at over 1.8 million units . The government has pursued multiple parallel interventions, including the Greenville District Housing Programme and a GH¢3 billion revolving National Housing Fund aimed at public sector workers . SHC’s own contribution, while modest relative to the national shortfall, represents a significant scaling-up for a company that has historically struggled with stalled projects and financial constraints.
Whether the 3,000-unit target is achieved will depend on factors including financing, land availability, and construction costs—challenges that have derailed previous state housing ambitions. For now, SHC’s leadership is projecting confidence, pairing the construction goal with institutional reforms intended to make the company a more reliable deliverer of housing in Ghana’s urban centres.
