The Japanese government has assured Ghana that arrangements are underway to secure funds to complete the Volivo bridge in the Volta Region.
Furthermore, the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has agreed to provide additional funding to cover the increased costs incurred during the construction of the Assin Praso-Assin Foso road.
The extra expenses, totalling about 30.5 million Yen, were primarily due to fuel price hikes, material escalation and challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Mochizuki Hisanobu, disclosed this when the Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr Francis Asenso-Boakye, held discussions with him on the completion of road infrastructure projects in Ghana.
Mr Hisanobu reiterated Japan’s government’s word to support Ghana in its road and highway projects.
The discussions also addressed issues on the progress of projects such as the Kumasi Inner Ring Road (Asokwa to Santansi Roundabout) and the Tema-Motorway Interchange Phase II, where necessary measures are being implemented to ensure smooth delivery of the projects.
Mr Asenso-Boakye conveyed “…the appreciation of the government of Ghana to the Prime Minister and the people of Japan for their contributions to the development of our country, particularly in the provision of infrastructure.”
Minister Asenso-Boakye said the Volivo Bridge is very important to the people as it links to towns and villages and facilitates economic activities in the region.
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