In a move underscoring its commitment to national development, the Project Management Institute (PMI), Ghana, conducted a strategic site visit to the transformative Accra-Tema Motorway and Extensions project.

The delegation engaged with project leadership to assess methodologies, progress, and the application of professional project management standards on this vital infrastructure initiative.

The expansive project, designed to significantly improve mobility, boost economic activity within the Accra-Tema metropolis, and enhance regional connectivity, is currently under execution. Maripoma Enterprises Limited, a wholly Ghanaian-owned construction firm, in partnership with Associated Consultants, is undertaking the Design Review, Construction Supervision, and the construction of Section 1 (Tema Roundabout to Tetteh Quarshie Interchange).

The PMI Ghana delegation, comprising members from diverse engineering and project management backgrounds, received comprehensive briefings from the project leadership, including Site Engineer Ing. Emmanuel Tetteh and Project Manager Ing. Ben Sackey. The presentations provided a detailed breakdown of the project’s scope, schedule, cost management, quality assurance protocols, risk mitigation strategies, and stakeholder engagement processes. This was followed by an intensive technical dialogue where members leveraged their cross-sectoral expertise to offer insights and seek clarifications, fostering a rich exchange of professional knowledge.

Expressing satisfaction with the progress observed, the President of PMI Ghana, Frank Owusu-Asamoah, highlighted the Institute’s vested interest in ensuring the successful delivery of major public projects. "As a professional body and a key stakeholder in national development, PMI Ghana has a mandate to actively engage with strategic projects," he stated.

"Our goal is to champion stronger collaborative frameworks that deliver greater value to all stakeholders and ensure enhanced returns on public investment."

Mr. Owusu-Asamoah framed professional project management as a critical national asset. He linked its rigorous application directly to reversing the nation’s significant financial losses, estimated at $25 billion annually from stalled or poorly executed projects. "Value-driven project delivery is non-negotiable for Ghana’s development trajectory," he asserted.

To institutionalise this principle, the PMI Ghana President issued a compelling call for legislative reform.

He reiterated the urgent need for a Project Management Act to revolutionize public project delivery in Ghana. Citing international precedent, he pointed to the United States’ Programme Management Improvement and Accountability Act (PMIAA) of 2016, which catalyzed substantial improvements in federal project performance, accountability, and fiscal discipline.

"The enactment of a robust Project Management Act is imperative," Mr. Owusu-Asamoah emphasized. "Such legislation would mandate the adoption of standardized, accountable, and sound project management practices across all government projects, curbing wasteful expenditure and ensuring that public investments yield their intended socio-economic benefits."

The visit positions PMI Ghana as an active advocate for embedding professional project management disciplines at the heart of Ghana’s infrastructure development, advocating for systemic change to safeguard national resources and accelerate growth.