Accra: President John Dramani Mahama is expected to attend the unveiling of Sentuo Group's proposed US$1.3 billion Airport Garden City project on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The project, which is planned for the Airport area of Accra, is expected to include apartments, a hotel, shopping facilities, healthcare services, and a conference centre with a capacity of about 2,500 people.
According to Ghana Web, the development could create opportunities for Ghanaian businesses and workers across the construction, hospitality, transport, retail, and property management sectors if the planned facilities are delivered. Construction of the project could generate demand for engineers, architects, artisans, technicians, equipment operators, and local suppliers, while the hotel, retail, and conference components could create jobs in areas such as catering, hospitality, security, cleaning, and property management.
The project could also create opportunities for businesses involved in logistics, maintenance, facility management, and the supply of goods and services to residents, visitors, and commercial operators. However, the scale of these opportunities will depend largely on the extent to which Ghanaian firms and workers participate in both the construction and eventual operation of the development. Local content measures, skills training, and knowledge transfer could therefore play an important role in determining how much of the project's economic activity is retained within the Ghanaian economy.
The residential component could attract Ghanaian professionals, members of the diaspora, and expatriate residents seeking housing alongside access to commercial, healthcare, and hospitality services. The conference centre could also provide a venue for corporate events, exhibitions, and other large gatherings, potentially supporting businesses in event management, accommodation, transportation, and food services.
For the wider economy, the development is expected to add to activity in the construction and services sectors, although its eventual impact will depend on the pace of construction, the scale of investment, and the extent to which the planned facilities become operational. President Mahama is expected to attend the unveiling as the Special Guest of Honour, marking the formal introduction of the proposed development to the public. The unveiling will provide an opportunity for the project developers to outline their plans for the US$1.3 billion development, including its proposed facilities and the expected economic benefits.