News
Roads Minister announces Tamale Outer Ring Road Project
The Minister for Road and Highways, Kwame Agbodza has informed the Overlord of Dagbon that President Mahama is “ considering an ambitious project called ‘the Tamale Outer Ring Road.’
This project is aimed at boosting economic activities and improving vehicular movement in and around Tamale.
Speaking at the Gbewa Palace during a courtesy call on the Yaa Naa, Mr. Agbodza said the project aligns with the President’s vision to build better and lasting road infrastructure for Ghanaians.
The Minister indicated that he and his team of engineers are undertaking inspection tour to gather firsthand information on selected key projects to inform strategic decisions on improving the country’s road network.
The Minister later inspected progress of on the Daka Bridge at Yendi, the Tamale-Yendi-Tatale road, and the construction of a 60m span Bailey Bridge at Wapuli on the Saboba road.
The Yaa Naa lauded the government’s “Big Push” Initiative, describing it as a catalyst for transforming the country.
He encouraged the Minister to foster strong collaboration with stakeholders to ensure the delivery of quality road infrastructure nationwide.
During his call on the Yaa Naa, Mr. Agbodza made a personal donation of 500 bags of cement towards the construction of the new Gbewa Palace.
News
President Mahama appoints Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana
President John Dramani Mahama has in accordance with Section 17 of the Bank of Ghana Act, 2002 (Act 612) as amended, appointed Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu as the Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana.
This was revealed in a statement signed by Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye-Ofosu.
Mrs. Asante-Asiedu is a Chartered Banker and seasoned corporate leader who has served as Group Head, Retail Banking at Access Bank Ghana PLC.
Mrs Asante-Asiedu holds an MBA in Marketing from GIMPA Business School (2021), an MA inJournalism Studies from Cardiff University (2005), and diplomas in Journalism (Ghana Institute of Journalism, 1997) and Politics and Public Affairs Reporting (International Institute of Journalism,Berlin, 2000).
A Chartered Executive Banker (CIB-Ghana, 2024).
She has undertaken Executive Programmes at Said Business School at Oxford University (2023), Wharton School (2015) and Marquette University’s Les Aspin Centre (2003), among others.
News
Prez Mahama is committed to open-up Afram Plains once and for all – Kwame Agbodza
The government is set to construct a 3.6km bridge over the River Afram in the Eastern Region, along with approximately 100km of road network.
This initiative, part of President Mahama’s “Big Push” infrastructure plan, aims to boost agricultural productivity, stimulate economic growth, and reduce poverty.
Some of the roads being considered included Mpraeso – Obomeng – Nkawkaw, Abooso – Mpaem, Mpaem – Kwahu – Adawso and Feyiase – Kwahu Tafo. The rest are, Ekye Amanfrom – Takoratwene, Takoratwene – Dome, Takoratwene – Donkorkrom and Donkorkrom – New Kyeiase.
Earlier today, the Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr.Kwame Agbodza, led a team of engineers to assess the proposed location of the bridge and some critical roads.
Speaking to the media at Donkorkrom after the assessment tour, Mr. Agbodza assured the people that President Mahama is “committed to opening up the Afram Plains once and for all.”
“The bridge when completed will connect Eastern, Ashanti and OTI regions in a very strategic way. It will open up the place for big time agriculture and investment in agro-processing,” he emphasized.
The project is expected enhance economic development, foster regional integration, generate income through agriculture and other sectors.
