The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has stated that “it has not and has no intention” of leasing out lands at the Osu Children’s Home to any private developer.
The facility which houses 154 children (90 boys and 64 girls) and located within a few meters from the Labone Junction in Accra has become a prime target for private developers because of its strategic location.
Speculations are rife that the Ministry has entered into an agreement with some private investors to relocate the Home and develop the land for commercial purposes.
But deputy Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Mrs. Dela Sowah, responding to the issue on the floor of Parliament Wednesday, said the Ministry has not entered into any agreement with any private developer to take over the Home.
“I wish to state that the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has not gone into any agreement with Private Investors with regard to the Osu Children’s Home lands,” Mrs. Sowah said.
She added: “I would like to assure this House that the Ministry has not and does not intend to go into partnership with any private developer.”
By: Dan Kwasi Prince// www.dailyviewgh.com
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