The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has commended Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister for Finance, for his unprecedented disbursement of funds to road contractors and service providers.
According to Mr Agbodza, Dr Forson has, in recent months, released more payments to contractors than any previous Finance Minister in Ghana’s history.
Speaking in an interview on Wednesday, the Roads Minister said the timely payments had accelerated road construction and maintenance projects nationwide, significantly improving project completion and efficiency in the transport sector.
“Dr Ato Forson has, within the last few months, paid road contractors and service providers more than any other Finance Minister in history,” he noted, emphasizing that such actions are crucial for national development.
He further explained that the proactive funding had boosted contractor confidence, reduced delays often caused by financial bottlenecks, and encouraged timely project delivery.
Mr Agbodza suggested that this collaborative approach between the Finance Ministry and implementing agencies could serve as a model for other sectors.
He concluded that the record payments reflect the government’s commitment to improving infrastructure, supporting the private sector, and urged continued efficiency and accountability to ensure investments translate into tangible results for citizens.
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