Mahama cuts sod for $1.3bn Sentuo Airport Garden City project in Accra
President John Dramani Mahama inaugurated construction of the $1.3 billion Sentuo Airport Garden City project in Accra on 15 September 2026.
In Brief
- •President John Dramani Mahama inaugurated construction of the $1.3 billion Sentuo Airport Garden City project in Accra on 15 September 2026.
- •The mixed‑use development will feature 582 premium apartments, a 600‑room hotel, a conference centre for 2,500 attendees, healthcare facilities, a shopping mall, landscaped gardens and 503 parking bays.
- •Mahama urged Ghanaian engineers, architects, artisans and suppliers to receive fair opportunities and apprenticeships throughout construction and operation.
- •The project is being delivered by the private Sentuo Group and is presented as a private‑sector complement to ongoing airport‑area upgrades.
- •Source 2 noted Ghana's foreign direct investment rose from $640 million in 2024 to $2.5 billion in 2025.
Why It Matters
The Sentuo Airport Garden City represents a major private‑sector investment that could boost Ghana's construction sector, create skilled jobs and stimulate ancillary services such as hospitality, retail and healthcare. By emphasizing local content, the project aims to transfer skills to Ghanaian workers and support small‑ and medium‑size enterprises. If completed as planned, the development would expand Accra's capacity to host large international conferences and tourism events, helping the city compete regionally and potentially attracting further foreign direct investment, as highlighted by the recent rise in FDI inflows.
Key Details
- Project cost
- $1.3 billion
- Launch date
- 15 September 2026
- Apartments
- 582 premium units
- Hotel rooms
- 600 rooms
- Conference capacity
- 2,500 attendees
- Parking bays
- 503 bays
Context & Background
Accra's Airport City has been undergoing a series of upgrades, including a seven‑story development with 2,030 parking spaces and two hotels that Mahama broke ground for on 27 August 2026. The Sentuo Airport Garden City is positioned as a private‑sector addition to this broader transformation of the airport enclave.
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