How Achimota Shaped the Man Behind Saka Homes’ GH¢18.7 Million Dormitory Project

By Raymond Awiagah

When Saka Homes presented a GH¢18.7 million commitment towards the construction of a 250-bed dormitory facility at Achimota School, it was more than another corporate donation.

For the company’s founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ebenezer Kwadwo Saka Addo-Mensah, the project represents the continuation of a personal journey that began years ago within the walls of one of Ghana’s most respected educational institutions.

The project, being undertaken under the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) infrastructure support initiative, will see the construction of a two-storey dormitory block comprising 16 residential units with a total capacity of 250 beds.

Once completed, the facility is expected to help ease accommodation challenges at Achimota School while providing students with a more conducive environment for learning and personal development.

Behind the figures, however, lies a story of gratitude, legacy and purpose.

Why Achimota School Matters

For many successful professionals, there is often a school, mentor or institution that played a defining role in their lives.

For Saka Addo-Mensah, Achimota School is one of those institutions.

As an old student, he says he has always felt a responsibility to contribute to the growth and development of the school that helped shape his future.

His latest intervention follows an earlier project undertaken five years ago when he financed and donated a 48-bed ward facility to the school.

According to him, the desire to do more never disappeared.

“Five years ago, I built a 48-bed ward and donated it to the school. It has always been my desire to do something else for the school, hence this current bid to do a 250-bed dormitory block,” he said.

The new dormitory project is therefore a reflection of a long-standing commitment to an institution that continues to occupy a special place in the founder’s life.

The Rise of Saka Homes

The story of the Achimota dormitory project cannot be separated from the growth of Saka Homes itself.

Established in 2008, Saka Homes has grown into one of Ghana’s recognised real estate companies, delivering residential and commercial property developments across the country.

Over the years, the company has built a reputation for quality construction, customer-focused service and long-term value creation. Its developments have contributed to Ghana’s growing housing sector while serving the needs of families, investors and businesses seeking modern property solutions.

Like many successful businesses, Saka Homes was built on a vision that extended beyond profit.

The company has consistently positioned itself as a brand committed to creating value not only through property development but also through initiatives that positively impact communities.

That philosophy appears to be reflected in its latest investment in educational infrastructure.

While Saka Homes is known for building houses, the Achimota project demonstrates a broader understanding of development, one that places equal importance on investing in people.

A Partnership Model for Educational Development

The project also highlights efforts to encourage greater private sector participation in educational infrastructure development.

According to Saka Addo-Mensah, one of the factors that influenced the decision was a recent GETFund arrangement that allows companies and individuals supporting educational infrastructure projects to benefit from tax relief through the Ghana Revenue Authority.

The initiative is expected to encourage businesses, philanthropists and institutions to partner with GETFund in addressing infrastructure challenges across schools in Ghana.

At a time when demand for quality educational facilities continues to grow, such collaborations are increasingly being viewed as an important complement to government investment.

Saka Addo-Mensah has therefore encouraged other organisations and individuals with the capacity to support educational infrastructure projects to consider doing so.

Building More Than Structures

The significance of the dormitory project extends beyond the physical structure that will eventually stand on the Achimota campus.

For the students who will occupy the facility, it will provide accommodation, comfort and an environment that supports academic excellence.

For Achimota School, it represents additional infrastructure that will help meet the needs of its growing student population.

For Saka Homes, it reinforces a corporate identity rooted in impact as well as enterprise.

The company’s core business may be real estate, but projects such as this demonstrate how businesses can contribute to national development in ways that extend beyond their industries.

In many respects, the dormitory project reflects the same principle upon which successful communities are built: investing in people.

A Legacy Beyond Real Estate

Every successful company has a story.

Every significant act of giving has a reason.

For Saka Homes, the GH¢18.7 million dormitory project is not simply about constructing another building. It is about honouring a personal connection, supporting future generations and contributing to an institution that helped shape a young student who would later become a business leader.

Years after leaving Achimota School, that connection remains strong.

Today, it is taking the form of a 250-bed dormitory that will serve students for years to come.

In an era where corporate impact is increasingly measured by more than financial performance, the project offers a reminder that some of the most meaningful investments are those made in education, opportunity and the future of others.

And for Saka Homes, that future is being built every student.