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Ghana\u2019s Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has called on Turkish investors to prioritize Ghana as their top investment destination. Speaking at the 11th World Cooperation Industries (WCI) Forum under the theme, \u201cInvest in Africa, Invest in the Future,\u201d he highlighted Ghana\u2019s immense potential for growth and strategic partnerships, particularly focusing on Ghana\u2019s thriving infrastructure sector.<\/p>\n
Asenso-Boakye emphasized the critical role of infrastructure, especially roads and highways, as the foundation for economic development. He specifically spotlighted the 957km Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Project, which spans five West African countries\u2014C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria. With over 50% of the highway passing through Ghana, he indicated that the project offers vast investment opportunities in manufacturing, tourism, technology and logistics.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Abidjan-Lagos Highway is more than just a road\u2014it\u2019s a catalyst for economic growth across the ECOWAS region. I therefore strongly urge Turkish investors to seize the opportunity to participate in this transformative project, which promises significant returns and enhances regional integration,\u201d Asenso-Boakye stated.<\/p>\n
He also championed Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as a key avenue for investment, citing Ghana\u2019s pioneering PPP in the expansion of the Accra-Tema Motorway as an example of the country\u2019s commitment to infrastructure modernization. Asenso-Boakye encouraged investors to explore smart road technologies and green infrastructure, underscoring Ghana\u2019s focus on sustainable development.<\/p>\n
During his visit, Mr. Asenso-Boakye also participated in the International Road Federation (IRF) World Congress 2024 in Istanbul, where he addressed a High-Level Ministerial Meeting on behalf of the government and people of Ghana. This year\u2019s congress, themed “Connecting to Empower Mobility: Roads as Enablers of a Sustainable Future,” facilitated productive discussions on overcoming challenges and exploring innovative solutions in the roads and transportation sectors.<\/p>\n
In his address, Asenso-Boakye underscored Ghana\u2019s significant progress in road infrastructure development, which has improved connectivity, reduced travel times, and enhanced access to essential services. These advancements, he noted, have been pivotal in reducing poverty, raising incomes, and expanding access to healthcare and education.<\/p>\n
On the sidelines of the IRF World Congress and the WCI Forum, Asenso-Boakye held bilateral discussions with T\u00fcrkiye’s Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uralo\u011flu, and Minister for Trade, \u00d6mer Bolat. Their talks focused on promoting trade and economic cooperation, particularly in the construction sector, and positioning Ghana as the gateway to Africa.<\/p>\n
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