The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, held discussions with the African Development Bank (AfDB) regarding funding and the successful execution of road projects in the country.
The meeting which took place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, focused on strengthening collaboration between Ghana and the AfDB.
The discussions underscored the government’s commitment to improving road networks as part of its broader development agenda.
Several critical road projects were highlighted, including the Eastern Corridor Development Programme Phases 1 and 2, the Dambai Bridge Project, and the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Road Project. The government’s Big Push Initiative, the reintroduction of road tolls, and strategies for road maintenance were also on the agenda.
Agbodza also appealed to the Bank for funding support for the reconstruction of the Techiman-Wa road.
Hon. Agbodza expressed appreciation for the Bank’s continued assistance to Ghana and reiterated the government’s commitment to finding sustainable ways to generate revenue for financing road infrastructure.
The delegation, led by Eyerusalem Fasika, Country Manager of AfDB, affirmed their commitment to supporting Ghana’s road infrastructure development, emphasizing the importance of well-maintained roads in boosting economic growth and regional trade.
