Government has announced a competitive bidding for the Ghana House Project for the construction of property abroad to serve as embassies and high commissions.
It says its a significant step toward long-term fiscal prudence and enhanced global representation. He said Cabinet has approved its Strategic Transition from Renting to Infrastructure Development (STRIDE) Initiative.
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa made the announcement on Monday, September 15, 2025 when he took his turn at the government accountability series
“Under this landmark policy, the Ministry will progressively reduce its reliance on rented facilities for its missions abroad by acquiring and developing permanent, state-owned properties. The STRIDE Initiative demonstrates our commitment to sustainable diplomacy, fiscal responsibility, and the dignified presentation of Ghana’s image internationally” he stated.
“May I use this golden opportunity to announce that the Mahama Administration has decided that these new Ghana embassies and high commissions to be constructed across the world must have a standard design which should depict our unique heritage and culture.
We are therefore today announcing an open competition which should lead us to select the most iconic, green and creative architectural design for Ghana House as they would be known across the world.
This competition is open from today 15th September, 2025 to Friday 14th November, 2025. All Ghanaian architects whether young or old, fresh graduates or legends – you are all free to participate”
He emphasized that government’s continuous spending of US$15million on rent for diplomatic missions annually cannot be sustained.
“Ghana cannot continue spending US$15million every year on rent for our diplomatic missions. This cannot be judicious use of taxpayer resources. Our image is not enhanced abroad and it certainly does not do our foreign service any good. The Reset Agenda demands that we fix this and I pledge to do just that.
Following Cabinet’s approval and the President’s instruction, a Transaction Advisor has been appointed by the Finance Ministry and a consortium of banks is being put together to finance STRIDE in a transparent and competitive manner.
He said government has documentation confirming land donation to Ghana in 23 countries for construction of chanceries and residencies. These lands he says will be fully utilized to save cost and drastically reduce the financial burden of STRIDE.
