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The Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has announced that the government has invested approximately GH₵10 billion in the road sector since January 2024.
Presenting the mid-year budget review on Tuesday, July 23, Dr. Amin Adam stated that this investment aims "to enhance transportation and spur economic growth".
He further confirmed, “The government has secured equipment to complement the efforts of our local authorities in improving community roads nationwide.”
Regarding other infrastructure projects, Dr. Amin Adam highlighted ongoing progress on various key projects, including:
- Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
- Ofankor-Nsawam Road
- Keta Water Supply
- Obetsebi Lamptey and Flower Pot Interchanges
- Three by-passes on the Kumasi-Accra Highway
- Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line
“We have completed the Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi and the Yakubu Tali International Airport in Tamale,” he added.
On the Agenda 111 project, he noted that many hospitals across the country, including the Afari Hospital in Kumasi, are at various stages of completion.
To advance the country's digitalisation drive and expand the unique identification system, the noted that government has invested about GH₵135 million in the National Identification Programme since January 2024.
Dr. Amin Adam also mentioned the Economic Roads Improvement Programme (ERIP), aimed at generating economic activity and growth by connecting producing areas to market centers and key tourist sites. Critical economic roads have been prioritized under this program, with structured financial arrangements to ensure their timely completion. These roads include:
- Accra-Kumasi Highway, which has been ongoing for 15 years
- Accra-Takoradi Highway
- Takoradi-Agona Nkwanta Junction
- Tema-Afienya Road
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