The Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has announced that the government has settled all outstanding financial obligations on the Ofankor–Nsawam road project.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, September 4, a day after accompanying President John Mahama on an inspection tour, Mr. Agbodza confirmed that $77 million has been fully paid to the contractor.
Responding to a question from host Winston Amoah on the total amount disbursed under his tenure, the minister said:
“In excess of $77 million. As of today, we do not owe the contractor a penny. Every outstanding certificate that led to the project’s suspension before we took office has been cleared.”
He expressed confidence that with the financial bottlenecks resolved, construction on the major highway will now progress smoothly.
During the inspection, President Mahama urged the contractor to accelerate work and complete the project within the agreed timeline, warning that unnecessary delays would not be accepted.
The President also disclosed that the project has been integrated into the government’s Big Push programme, which has earmarked GH¢14 billion this year, with an additional GH¢30 billion expected next year to ensure steady financing for key infrastructure projects.
NAIMOS has intensified its fight against illegal mining at some parts of the Ahafo Region,… Read More
Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is scheduled to appear before a court in the United… Read More
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Gaming Commission of Ghana, Lamtiig Apanga, has advised… Read More
Renowned Ghanaian gospel music pioneer and founder of the Asomafo gospel ensemble, Yaw Sarpong, has… Read More
Former Forestry Commission official Charles Owusu has lauded former President John Mahama for demonstrating humility… Read More
The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has attributed the recent decline in… Read More