Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso Boakye
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso Boakye, has claimed that President Akufo-Addo's record in the road sector is unmatched.
He made the remarks after inspecting some ongoing road projects in the Northern Region to assess their progress.
The roads he inspected included the 168-kilometre Tamale to Tatali Road, the 140-kilometre stretch of roads in the Gushegu Municipality, the 5km Pong Tamale to Kpalung to Larigu Road, and the 13km Savelugu bypass, all at various stages of completion.
Speaking to journalists after the inspection, he said the completed roads would boost socio-economic activities and ease traffic congestion and long travel distances for motorists in the areas.
"All these trunk roads are going to enhance agricultural activities, promote trade, tourism, and generally promote economic development. These are major projects that are going to change the dynamics of Dagbon and the Northern Region," he stated.
"We are doing this because we believe that it is going to take us to the next level of development, and so far, throughout my inspection tour, I am impressed with the progress of work in the region."
He expressed optimism that the Yendi to Tatale Road would be completed by November of this year.
He later paid courtesy calls on the Paramount Chiefs of Karaga and Gushegu, as well as the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II, to brief them about his visit to the region.
In his speech before Ya-Na Abukari II, the Minister said no government in Ghana's history has achieved what the Nana Addo-led administration has in the road sector.
Ya-Na Abukari II applauded the administration for initiating development in the area.
The traditional ruler urged the Minister to take an interest in constructing the Kumbungu to Savelugu Road, the Jemli to Tidjo to Tampion Road, and other vital routes in nearby farming areas.
"The people of Dagbon are yearning to see these roads constructed to reduce the daily accidents on the roads and increase the socio-economic activities in those areas," he said.
