The Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has revealed that the government has invested about 10 billion Ghana Cedis on the road sector since January 2024.
The move, he explained, is intended to improve transportation and stimulate economic growth.
The Minister delivered the following statements during his presentation of the mid-year budget review on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
He also announced that the government had purchased equipment to support local governments’ efforts to improve community roads across the country.
“Mr. Speaker, we have invested almost 10 billion Ghana Cedis in the Road Sector since January 2024 to enhance transportation and spur growth. I can also confirm that the Government has secured equipment to complement the efforts of our local authorities in improving community roads nationwide,” he stated.
He mentioned some of the road projects including Ofankor-Nsawam Road, Keta Water Supply, Obetsebi Lamptey and Flower Pot Interchanges, the three (3) by-passes on the Kumasi-Accra Highway, and the Tema Mpakadan Railway Line.
He said pointed out the completed two major airport projects, including the Prempeh II International Airport in Kumasi and the Tamale International Airport, also known as the Yakubu Tali Airport.
“Mr. Speaker, in line with our commitment to infrastructure development, we continue to make progress on projects such as the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ofankor-Nsawam Road, Keta Water Supply, Obetsebi Lamptey and Flower Pot Interchanges, the three (3) by-passes on the Kumasi-Accra Highway, and the Tema Mpakadan Railway Line.”
“We have completed the Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi and the Yakubu Tali International Airport in Tamale. Agenda 111 Hospitals are at various stages of completion. We have completed the Afari Hospital in Kumasi and many other hospitals across the country,” he said.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
