{"id":156991,"date":"2024-02-28T20:45:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T20:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/02\/28\/roads-minister-asenso-boakye-engages-japan-ambassador-on-completion-of-key-projects\/"},"modified":"2024-02-28T20:45:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T20:45:11","slug":"roads-minister-asenso-boakye-engages-japan-ambassador-on-completion-of-key-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/02\/28\/roads-minister-asenso-boakye-engages-japan-ambassador-on-completion-of-key-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Roads Minister Asenso-Boakye engages Japan Ambassador on completion of key projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye has held bilateral discussions with the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Mochizuki Hisanobu on the completion of key road infrastructure projects in Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>The bilateral meeting underscored the appreciation of the Ghanaian government for Japan\u2019s consistent support in driving socio-economic development, particularly in the infrastructure sector.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI wish to express 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\u201d, said Mr. Asenso-Boakye.<\/p>\n<p>Asenso-Boakye further urged Ambassador Hisanobu to expedite the process of securing additional funding for the Volivo bridge project, highlighting its importance for enhancing connectivity and facilitating economic activities in the region.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1023673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/asenso-roads-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>In response, Ambassador Hisanobu assured that efforts were underway to facilitate the necessary funding arrangements for the Volivo bridge project, affirming Japan\u2019s commitment to fostering continued collaboration with Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>His Excellency Hisanobu reiterated his government\u2019s commitment to supporting Ghana in its endeavours within the roads and highways sector.<\/p>\n<p>The discussions also addressed issues on the progress of key projects such as the Kumasi Inner Ring Road (Asokwa to Santansi Roundabout) and the Tema-Motorway Interchange Phase 2 where necessary measures are being put in place to ensure smooth delivery of the projects.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has agreed to provide additional grant funding to cover the increased costs incurred during the construction of the Assin Praso-Assin Foso Road Project.<\/p>\n<p>The extra expenses, totalling about 30.5 million Yen, were primarily due to factors such as fuel price hikes, material escalation, and challenges related to the COVID-19\u00a0pandemic.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye has held bilateral discussions with the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. 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