President John Dramani Mahama has praised Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza for his efforts in ensuring contractors work at the required pace to deliver projects under the government's Big Push infrastructure programme. The President made the remarks during an inspection of the Ntotroso Bridge in the Ahafo Region on Friday, October 9, as part of his Resetting Ghana Tour. He expressed satisfaction with the minister's hard work in keeping contractors on their toes.
The President's commendation is a testament to the progress being made under the Big Push programme, which aims to accelerate infrastructure development in Ghana. Mr. Mahama said the minister's efforts are helping to bring the government closer to its infrastructure delivery targets. The programme involves awarding contracts to various contractors, and the President expressed confidence that most of these contracts would be completed by the end of 2027.
During his inspection of the Ntotroso Bridge, President Mahama expressed optimism about the programme's potential to transform Ghana's infrastructure landscape. He noted that the programme's success would depend on the government's ability to work with private sector partners. The President has been touring various parts of the country to inspect ongoing projects and encourage contractors to work efficiently.
Beyond the progress of road projects, President Mahama also praised mining giant Newmont for its collaboration with the government on infrastructure development. He urged other major mining companies and corporate institutions to adopt similar arrangements, which could help mobilize additional resources for infrastructure projects. The President emphasized the importance of partnerships between the state and private sector.
President Mahama suggested that such partnerships could involve the government and participating companies sharing project costs equally, alongside corporate social responsibility initiatives directed at communities where the businesses operate. This approach, he said, would help strengthen cooperation between the public and private sectors while ensuring that communities hosting major investments receive tangible development benefits.
The President stressed that the economic activities and resources generated by large companies should also contribute to improving the lives of people in their host communities. He emphasized that collaboration between the government and private companies could help fund essential projects, ease pressure on public resources, and support development in areas where major commercial activities take place.
President Mahama's Resetting Ghana Tour aims to assess the progress of various development projects across the country. The tour also provides an opportunity for the President to engage with local communities and encourage them to take ownership of the projects. The President's visit to the Ahafo Region is part of a broader effort to revitalize Ghana's economy and improve the living standards of its citizens.
Key points
- President Mahama praises Roads Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza for keeping contractors on track with the Big Push infrastructure programme.
