The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has commenced the construction of permanent housing units for victims of the recent Kofikrom fire disaster, with work progressing steadily on site as part of efforts to provide safer accommodation for affected residents.
The project, located at Kofikrom in Avenor, is being executed on a 24-hour basis, with 10 single-room housing units already reaching lintel level while more than 100 others have advanced to the second course of blockwork.
The redevelopment forms part of the Assembly’s plan to replace the makeshift wooden structures previously occupied by squatters with durable block buildings to improve living conditions and reduce the risk of future fire outbreaks.
The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, on Monday, October 26, 2026, paid a working visit to the site to assess the progress of construction works. He disclosed that the first phase of the project is expected to be completed within a week.
During the inspection, the Mayor interacted with workers and encouraged residents to mobilise and actively support the ongoing construction efforts to ensure the timely completion of the housing units.
At the site, workers were seen laying concrete blocks and erecting walls for the proposed single-room accommodation. While some structures had reached lintel level, others were at the initial stages of development, with room layouts gradually taking shape.
Addressing the residents, Mayor Allotey reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to providing safer and more durable housing for those affected by the fire.
He explained that the redevelopment exercise was intended to eliminate the dangers associated with densely packed wooden structures, which are highly vulnerable to fire outbreaks.
According to him, the decision to undertake construction works around the clock is aimed at accelerating the delivery of the project and ensuring that displaced residents are provided with permanent accommodation without unnecessary delays.
The Mayor further stressed the Assembly’s determination to transform the settlement into a more organised community with better infrastructure and access to essential services.
As part of the redevelopment initiative, he had earlier announced plans to provide residents with free electricity, borehole water supply and streetlights to enhance safety, security and living standards within the community.
The housing project follows a devastating fire outbreak at Kofikrom in the North Industrial Area, which destroyed several makeshift structures, displaced numerous residents and claimed the lives of a woman and her daughter.
The fire also spread to portions of nearby industrial facilities, including Duraplast, raising concerns over the safety of residents living close to industrial installations.
Following the incident, the AMA undertook extensive clearance operations to remove burnt structures and debris while preparing the area for redevelopment.
The Mayor was accompanied on the inspection tour by the Metropolitan Coordinating Director, Mr. Douglas N. K. Annorful, and the Metropolitan Finance Director, Mr. Abeiku Amissah.