The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Atta says government would clear a “chunk” of outstanding debts owed road contractors before the end of the year.
“Contractors of this country are doing a yeoman’s job despite all the difficulties, and I want to assure them that Government will continue to work in their interest and all their outstanding payments from now onwards will be done from time to time.
“A chunk of outstanding (payments) are going to be effected before the end of the year and it will continue,” Mr Amoako-Atta said when he addressed a gathering at the 2022 Nine Lessons and Carols of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) in Accra.
This year's event was organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Roads and Highways.
Mr Amoako-Atta said in spite of the economic challenges, the Government did not halt any road project and assured that more investments would be channelled to the roads sector.
He appealed to individuals in areas that were yet to have their roads repaired to remain calm as the Government mobilised resources to further expand the country's road network.
"The people deserve to have good roads. I appeal to all those who haven't had their turn to be patient and calm," he said.
Mr Amoako-Atta appealed to motorists to obey road traffic regulations to ensure an accident-free festive season.
Mr Amoako-Atta said the improvement of the country's road network did not guarantee the flouting of road traffic regulations at the expense of human lives.
"We see drivers refusing to obey speed limits, especially on new roads. We should not turn roads into death traps.
Road development of our nation is a total effort from all of us. Let's continue to observe road safety signs and respect all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists," he said.
Delivering a sermon on the theme: “Christ Our Savour,” Reverend Commodore Paul Adjei Djan, Director General of Religious Affairs of the Ghana Armed Forces, urged the citizenry to emulate the qualities of Jesus Christ by embracing righteousness and eschewing selfishness.
“We must turn away from our wicked ways and have a change of mind and do the things God wants us to do,” he said.
Professor Amin Alhassan, Director General, GBC, thanked government for the support extended to the organisation during the year, particularly the asphalting of roads within its Head Office and regional offices.
Latest Stories
-
We may all resort to vote buying if electorates prioritise such over development – Asiedu Nketiah
23 mins -
NDF engages mineral extraction communities in advocacy and litigation resolution
27 mins -
Adabraka in community A/R unites to combat electoral violence
34 mins -
Forestry Commission cracks down on endangered bush meat trade
35 mins -
Global GDP could plunge by 24% by 2,100 without urgent climate action
36 mins -
High Court dismisses lecturer’s bid to block Deputy IGP’s appointment
44 mins -
MTN records 35.5% growth in profit to GH¢3.76bn in quarter 3, 2024
1 hour -
Deloitte to hold training on navigating customs and excise duty Obligations
1 hour -
Akufo-Addo, Bawumia should have prioritised National Peace Campaign launch – Mahama
1 hour -
AGI works to clamp down on substandard foreign mattresses penetrating Ghanaian markets
1 hour -
Immigration Service intercepts 54 gallons of fuel
1 hour -
Ace Medical Insurance makes its mark at Ghana Club 100 Awards
1 hour -
Dafeamekpor takes Speaker to High Court to affirm vacant seats ruling
1 hour -
Government is not funding GMX music streaming platform – Director of Marketing
1 hour -
Energy sector not advancing enough – ACEP
2 hours