The President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo has revealed that he has also been affected badly by the Coronavirus pandemic since his plans and schedule of touring the country yearly to equip himself with information on the happenings in regions and developmental activities that the citizens need.
“You are aware that every year I go around the country for this purpose but this year, however, the COVID-19 pandemic has distorted my plans”, the President disclosed this he went to the Ahanta West District to inspect the ongoing construction of the 3.5 kilometres of road from Ankyenyini to the Catholic Grotto at Egyam.
“But I am here and the many things I promised to do on my last visit, I can see that work is progressing satisfactorily and very soon the tarring of roads across the region will begin”, President Akufo-Addo said to the people in the region.
Adding that he is going to make sure that his promise of constructing roads in the country is fulfilled.
On the 2 days’ tour with the President, is the Minister for Roads and Highway, Kwesi Amoako Atta, has said the over 5,00 kilometres road in the West Region, 24% of it has been paved.
Further adding that currently, 80 different roads are under construction in the Western Region to help reduce the challenges.
“Out of these 5,289 identified kilometres of roads, only 24 per cent of that has paved representing 1200 and I assure you that the rest will be done soon. There are many road projects ongoing in this region and there is a total of 80 road promises ongoing, and they will be completed soon.” He said.
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Pechi-Anim Alnice Padikie
