Ghanaian in Canada Wants to Return Home to Build Cheap Wooden Houses
- A Ghanaian man living in Canada said he wants to return to his home country, where he hopes to start a business
- Eugene, the carpenter, said he intends to venture into building and construction when he comes back to West Africa
- Social media users who watched his video thronged the comments section to share their thoughts on his big plans
A Ghanaian carpenter living in Canada is planning to return home after learning a skill abroad, believing it would help him start a business and earn money.
According to the young man, Eugene, he learnt to be a carpenter in the North American country and is currently working in the building and construction sector.
Source: UGC
In an interview with DJ Nyaami on SVTV Africa, Eugene said he used to build in Ghana using blocks and cement.
However, after relocating to Canada, he learnt to build using wood as the primary material.
"I asked myself why we could not build with wood so the ordinary Ghanaian can afford it. I want to bring my skills so we can build wooden houses structurally that will last just like those in Canada."
When asked how he would get Ghanaians to buy into his idea of wooden buildings, Eugene said he would educate potential clients on the advantages of putting up a house using other alternatives.
Eugene stated that it is cheaper to build a wooden house than to use cement, concrete and other building materials.
He indicated that he would return to Ghana in 2027 to start the business.
Before he returns, he promised to post educational materials on wooden houses on his social media pages, so Ghanaians will understand the concept.
Watch the YouTube video of Eugene's grand plans for Ghana below:
Reactions to Canada-based carpenter's wooden house plan
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YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the video shared by SVTV Africa on YouTube below.
@johnaxe4real said:
"These are the kind of people we need in Ghana. First client here."
@ebengola5244 wrote:
"In Ghana, prices of wood will go up significantly once its use for housing increases."
@Kay_Studio1 said:
"Welcome home, brother...DJ, please bring my Italy 🇮🇹 Borgas the Libya squad."
@EdandDailymum wrote:
"No, we don’t have available wood, sir. We have what is left of the land, so if you will practice afforestation, then it’s viable, or you get the wood from other parts of Africa, then it’s a great idea as well. Please do rethink this."
@nyabinghi870 said:
"There are lots of wooden houses in Ghana. My first house was a wooden house. Everything is possible."
@Siitaabdulkarim wrote:
"Is it doable? I have been thinking about this for years."
@jessio4312 said:
"I can't believe all the men here did not immediately draw attention to it. They are cutting trees illegally already in the Eastern Region and not replanting. It takes 100 years for some of these trees to regrow. America has specific trees that they plant and cut for their houses."
@_HEREWEGO_ wrote:
"The idea is great, but it might not help us. Wood has low thermal performance, which is why it is used in cold places for housing. You will start killing people with heat strokes if you embark on this journey. Hot temperature countries use concrete and bricks because they can retain cold. That is why your basement is always cold in Canada. Look into the engineering very well before going this route."
Source: UGC
Lady shares her mistakes in UK
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian in the UK for better opportunities has opened up about her experience.
Speaking in an interview, she explained that based on her work in Ghana, she was better off back in her home country.
Ghanaians who reacted to the video shared varied opinions on the issues raised by the young lady in her video.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
