Joy was brought to the faces of residents of Kwahu Afram Plains South when a sod was cut for rehabilitation works on the 60 kilometre Agogo–Maame Krobo–Kwamepong Nkwanta Road to commence.
The road corridor, which connects the eastern part of the Ashanti Region to the Eastern Region, has for several years been in a deplorable state, posing challenges to commuters, traders, and residents along the stretch.
The rehabilitation works will begin with Phase I, covering the 0 to 60 kilometre section, out of which a 40 kilometre stretch falls within the Eastern Region, from Maame Krobo through Kwamepong Nkwanta to Mossipanin, and is expected to be completed in 24 months.
There was also a consolidated sod cutting for the construction of a six unit classroom block for Maame Krobo Methodist Primary School, as well as a dining hall with kitchen for St. Fidelis Senior High Technical School, both in the district.
Cutting the sod at Maame Krobo for work to begin, the Eastern Regional Minister, Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, stated that the projects reflect the Government’s commitment to improving infrastructure and addressing key development needs in the Afram Plains area. She noted that the road, when completed, is expected to enhance transportation, facilitate economic activities, and improve access to social services for communities along the corridor.
The Minister explained that the road project forms part of the Government’s Big Push initiative, aimed at accelerating infrastructure development, creating jobs, and improving the livelihoods of citizens.
Mrs. Awatey emphasized that improved road and educational infrastructure remain critical to supporting economic growth, enhancing teaching and learning, and ensuring safer and more efficient movement of people and goods across the district.
She urged contractors to adhere strictly to specifications, maintain quality standards, and complete the projects within agreed timelines, while encouraging community members to protect the facilities to ensure their sustainability.
The District Director of Education, Godwin Adjei, bemoaned the high teacher deficit in the district. According to him, this is taking a toll on effective teaching and learning. Mr. Adjei appealed to the government to provide the district with more teachers. He also entreated teachers to accept postings to the area to erase the unfortunate perception that postings to the district are a punishment.
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