President John Dramani Mahama is set to open a National Conference on Housing Finance in Accra on October 7, 2026. The two-day conference, convened by the National Homeownership Fund (NHF), will take place at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel. The event aims to bring together stakeholders from government, financial institutions, the private sector, and civil society to discuss solutions to the financing challenges limiting access to affordable housing in Ghana.
The conference, held under the theme “Adequate Housing for All: Innovative Financing for Ghana’s Housing Future”, comes at a critical time for Ghana’s housing sector. Rising construction costs, limited access to long-term finance, high mortgage rates, and affordability constraints are preventing many households from securing adequate housing. President Mahama will attend as Guest of Honour and is expected to deliver the keynote address at the opening session.
Discussions during the conference will focus on mobilising and deploying capital more effectively to expand housing opportunities, particularly for low- and middle-income households. Participants will examine Ghana’s housing finance ecosystem and explore financing models, institutional reforms, and partnerships that could improve access to sustainable and affordable housing finance.
The conference is being organised in collaboration with several government ministries, including the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, and the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. The Bank of Ghana, Shelter Afrique Development Bank, financial institutions, labour unions, and private-sector stakeholders are also involved in the programme.
The programme is expected to conclude with a policy outcomes communiqué outlining practical recommendations to guide policy development, implementation, and resource mobilisation for the housing sector. The conference aims to translate discussions on adequate housing into actionable financing solutions. It is being organised as part of the commemoration of World Habitat Day 2026.
The National Homeownership Fund (NHF) is a government-backed housing finance institution established to support affordable homeownership through partnerships with public institutions, financial institutions, and housing developers. The NHF has been working to increase access to affordable housing finance in Ghana, and this conference is part of its efforts to engage stakeholders and find solutions to the country’s housing challenges.
Key stakeholders, including representatives from government, financial institutions, and the private sector, are expected to share their expertise and experiences during the conference. The event will provide a platform for participants to network and build partnerships that can help address the housing finance challenges in Ghana.
Key points
- President Mahama to deliver keynote address at the National Conference on Housing Finance.
- Conference aims to address financing challenges limiting access to affordable housing in Ghana.
- Event organised in collaboration with government ministries, financial institutions, and private-sector stakeholders.
