The Minister for Roads and Highways Kwame Agbodza has made a commitment to prioritize road maintenance this year to improve the conditions of roads across the country.
Speaking during a tour of the various agencies under the Roads Ministry, the Minister emphasized the urgent need to improve the condition of Ghana’s road network to boost economic growth and enhance the quality of life for citizens.
Hon. Agbodza also stressed the need to ensure that road projects are sustainable and give the country value for money. He plans to request professional views on whether to consider incomplete projects as active or put them on hold until funding is available.
During the various engagement the Minister expressed his commitment to advocating for the decapping of the Roads Fund, stating that the current capping is counter-productive to the road sector.
He explained that more than half of the fund is taken by the central government, leading to delayed payments to contractors and increased interest charges.
The Minister pledged to work with staff, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve the challenges facing the road sector, emphasizing that it’s his responsibility to do so.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com
