The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has recently embarked on a comprehensive project inspection tour and town hall meeting in the North Dayi and South Dayi districts of the Volta Region.

The exercise is part of PIAC's mandate to ensure transparency, accountability, and public engagement in managing Ghana’s petroleum revenues.

During the North Dayi district tour, the PIAC team inspected several projects, including the paving of the Anfoega main market, which is expected to significantly improve the market's infrastructure and boost local commerce.

The team also visited the Vakpo School of Technical Education (VASTEC), where they inspected a newly constructed kitchen facility. This development is anticipated to enhance the learning environment for students, providing them with better amenities and contributing to the overall quality of education.

The team also inspected an art gallery in the Vakpo township, which is intended to promote the rich artistic heritage of the community and tourism.

The inspection tour extended to the South Dayi District, where the PIAC team reviewed progress on the Agenda 111 hospital project currently under construction in Kpeve. 

This project is expected to greatly enhance healthcare delivery in the district, addressing the critical needs of the local population.

In addition to the inspections, PIAC conducted a town hall meeting at  Anfoega in the North Dayi district. The meeting served as a platform to educate the public on the utilization of Ghana’s petroleum revenues.

Discussions focused on the importance of transparency and accountability in managing the country’s natural resources, emphasizing the role of the public in ensuring that these resources are used prudently for national development.

Agenda 111 is a significant government initiative aimed at improving healthcare infrastructure across the country by constructing 111 hospitals in underserved areas

Speaking to the media after the tour, the leadership of the PIAC team expressed satisfaction with some projects inspected and observed deterioration in others.

They highlighted the importance of these projects for local communities, noting that the successful completion and sustainability of these projects would significantly contribute to the socio-economic development of the areas.

The team also reiterated PIAC's commitment to ensuring that petroleum revenues are used effectively to drive sustainable development across the country.

This inspection tour and the accompanying town hall meeting are part of PIAC's mandate under the PRMA (Act 815) to create platforms for citizens to voice out their development aspirations and receive reports on the management and utilisation of petroleum revenues. 

Through such engagements, PIAC continues to foster public trust and offer assurance that the benefits of the country’s petroleum resources are enjoyed by all citizens.