The $8 billion Korle Lagoon Smart City Project is expected to generate over 100,000 jobs for Ghanaian youth upon completion, according to Dr. John Kissi, Technical Advisor to Intercontinental Consultants Inc. (ICC).
Dr. Kissi made the announcement during a high-level meeting between the project’s technical and legal delegation and the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources held earlier today.
Project Overview
During his presentation, Dr. Kissi outlined the comprehensive framework of the Smart City initiative, which will be segmented into various specialized zones, including:
Commercial business enclave
Financial, corporate, and investment banking district
Recreational and marina spaces
Sea defense and breakwater infrastructure
Community health, hospital, and polytechnic facilities
Accra Community Theater
High bridge across the Korle Lagoon
Affordable housing units
The project is poised to significantly contribute to urban renewal, smart infrastructure development, and the rehabilitation of the Korle Lagoon ecosystem.
Government Engagement
Present at the meeting were Hon. Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Hon. Gizella Tettey-Agbotui, Deputy Minister, along with the Ministry’s Director and key staff members.
Delegation Representation
Zoom Attendees included:
Mr. David Appiah – ICC, Canada
Dr. Robert Phillips – Innovative Finance Foundation LLC, Switzerland
Dame Munni Irone – AUCOPIA (China)/Art for Peace Awards, USA
Dr. Nii Ismael Dodoo – 24-Hour Economy Secretariat
Mr. Mahendra Tiple & Team – Petrolio Energie India Pvt. Ltd.
Chief Onuoha Etilbert – International Technical Advisor, Nigeria
Mr. Luqman Idris – ICC International Correspondence
Mr. James Opare – ICC Administrator, Canada
Eng. Godfield Kwasi Asamoah Appiah – ICC, Canada
In-Person Attendees included:
Mr. Kwame Osmos – CR Ventures International (USA)
Mr. Amber Taduah – Agyakot Company Ltd./Americabe LLC
Mr. Ernest Quaye Addey Arday – ICC, Director of Communications
Mrs. Patricia Asaam – Ministry of Energy/Zoe Law Consult
Mr. Patrick Asford Kwabena Boadu – ICC PR/Media Lead
Mrs. Akofa Edjeani – ICC Deputy PR/Media Lead
Dr. John Kissi – Technical Advisor, Ghana
Lawyer Nii Armah Addy – Gbese Paramount Council Legal Counsel
Rev. Nii Eric Nartey – PA to Nii Gbese
The meeting marked a significant milestone in the collaborative efforts to revitalize the Korle Lagoon
