The Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has announced plans to roll out the National Rental Assistance Scheme (NRAS) across all sixteen regions of Ghana, following the programme’s high recovery rate and success in its pilot regions.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the Minister said the scheme has achieved a 99 percent recovery rate, demonstrating that the government’s seed capital remains “fully recoverable and in circulation,” and affirming the programme’s long-term viability.
The NRAS, launched in 2023, was designed to ease the housing burden on low- and middle-income Ghanaians by providing rent advance support. It is currently operational in six regions: Greater Accra, Bono East, Northern, Eastern, Western, and Ashanti.
Highlighting the scheme’s impact, Mr. Adjei said, “I am glad to state that so far, the disbursement recovery rate is about 99 percent, indicating that the government’s seed money is fully recoverable and in circulation.”
He explained that the programme’s success is underpinned by clearly defined eligibility criteria, a structured application process, and positive beneficiary outcomes, which collectively reinforce NRAS’s role in improving housing access and community well-being.
The Minister also revealed that preparations are underway to extend NRAS nationwide, noting, “The programme’s eligibility criteria, application process, and beneficiaries’ success stories highlight its effectiveness in addressing housing needs. The government is committed to expanding the scheme’s reach.”
Since its inception, the scheme has facilitated rent advance payments for 4,732 Ghanaians, with 2,031 beneficiaries supported in 2025 alone.
The expansion aims to ensure that more Ghanaians benefit from the initiative while promoting accountability and sustainability in social housing interventions.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh/Barbara Yeboah
