The Minerals Development Fund (MDF) and Tenglong Group have initiated discussions with the management of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to develop a 20,000-room hostel facility to address the university’s growing student accommodation crisis.

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Speaking on the project, the Director of Operations at MDF, Mr. Frank Kwesi Hayford, revealed that the initial plan was to construct an 8,000-room hostel, but the proposal was expanded to 20,000 rooms due to the increasing demand for student housing.

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He emphasized that MDF and its financial partners are currently in talks with KNUST’s leadership to finalize the next steps for the project’s implementation.

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“To ensure the smooth execution of this project, we want to establish a joint committee between the Minerals Development Fund and the university. Our goal is to have the first batch of students housed in the new hostel by 2027,” he stated.

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Expressing the university’s appreciation, KNUST Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor David Asamoah, commended the government for prioritizing student housing. He reaffirmed KNUST’s commitment to working closely with MDF and Tenglong Group to ensure the project’s timely completion.

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https://www.knust.edu.gh/sites/default/files/inline-images/WhatsApp%20Image%202025-03-17%20at%203.44.18%20PM.jpegPro-Vice-Chancellor,

Professor David Asamoah.

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“This initiative will significantly bridge the gap in student accommodation and ease the challenges many students face in securing a place to stay on campus,” he noted.

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Mr. David Johnson Attafuah, Director of Administration and Human Resources at MDF, explained that the project aligns with the government’s “Bed for All” policy, which seeks to provide adequate on-campus accommodation for tertiary students.

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https://www.knust.edu.gh/sites/default/files/inline-images/WhatsApp%20Image%202025-03-17%20at%203.44.19%20PM%20%282%29.jpegMr.

David Johnson Attafuah, Director of Administration and Human Resources at MDF.

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He further stated that MDF plans to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KNUST to establish long-term collaboration, including funding specific projects within the College of Engineering to support the university’s critical needs.

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With this partnership, KNUST is set to take a major step toward resolving its student housing deficit and improving campus living conditions.

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