Nubian Vault housing technology, an ancient Egyptian building technology has been introduced in the Upper East Region to help breach the housing gap in Ghana which stands at 1.7 million.
The technology which uses only local materials such as mud, clay and stone is expected to be adopted by the country to ease building challenges and also afford the poor the opportunity to own their own houses.
Being the first of its kind introduced into an English speaking African language, the technology has been introduced to parts of Africa including Senegal, Benin and Burkina Faso.
At a ceremony to commission the new National Office of the Nubian Vault Association in the Upper East Region, National Coordinator for Nubian Vault Association, Mr. Guilio Cocchini said although the technology is an ancient Egyptian building technology, it has been adapted to suit the climatic conditions in various parts of Africa.
He noted that, building houses comes with various difficulties especially with the patronage of imported materials such as cement, iron rods and woods but was quick to add that the introduction of this technology will ease problems related to building.
He added that, the technology will create employment considering how cost effective the building is and the materials needed to build the house. He indicated that training of masons for the ancient building technology comes with no cost.
On his part, Divisional Chief of Paga Traditional Area, Kasego PE Parekuri Thomas Asangchera Aluah praised the organization for introducing the technology in the country.
He was of the view that traditional leaders in the region and other parts of the country should adapt the ancient African buildings because their palaces are tourist sites which can also invite tourist to the country.
By Offei-Akoto Ayeh | A1RADIOONLINE.com | GHANA
