Mr. Eric Opoku, the Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture, appeared before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, 20 January 2025, to outline his vision for revitalising Ghana’s agricultural sector.
Rotary Foundation Trustee Chair Mark Daniel Maloney has assured that Rotary International remains resolutely committed to eradicating polio in Ghana and across Africa.
The Minister-Designate for Education, Haruna Iddrisu has dispelled rumours that President John Dramani Mahama intends to cancel the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy.
The Minister-Designate for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has disclosed that around ₵345 million will be required to fully implement the government’s proposed free tuition policy for first-year tertiary students.
During his vetting by the Appointments Committee in Parliament on Monday, January 20, 2025, the Tamale South MP highlighted the policy’s potential to increase access to tertiary education for a significant number of students across the country.
The Minister-Designate for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has disclosed that students who have already paid tuition fees for their first year in tertiary institutions will be reimbursed under the government’s proposed free tuition policy.
The Minister-designate for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has pledged to prioritise the timely payment of road contractors to ensure the smooth delivery of infrastructure projects across the country.
Speaking during his vetting by the Parliamentary Appointments Committee on Monday, January 20, Mr. Agbodza gave assurance on his commitment to addressing the longstanding challenges of delayed payments to contractors, which have hampered the completion of critical road projects.
"I will make sure we have enough money to pay road contractors on time. Without this, we cannot ensure the timely completion of our road networks, which are essential for economic growth and connectivity," he stated.
Roads and Highways Minister-designate Kwame Governs Agbodza has provided clarity on the government’s $10 billion “Big Push” infrastructure fund, stressing its focus on transformative projects while pledging to prioritise Ghanaian contractors.
Eight persons are reported dead and several others injured after illegal miners clashed with a military detachment at one of the sites of AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine.
The Roads and Highways Minister-designate, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has attributed the absence of street lights on some streets in Ghana to payment delays of up to 2,464 days for contractors responsible for such projects.
The Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has rejected claims by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo that his administration constructed 11,000 kilometers of new roads between 2017 and January 2025.
During his vetting before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, January 20, 2025, Agbodza provided what he described as accurate data on road projects completed during that period, directly challenging the former President’s statement.
The Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza has assured that the government is committed to completing ongoing projects, particularly road construction, to address traffic congestion and improve accessibility across the country.
He explained that while the government will initiate new projects based on necessity, the primary focus will be on finishing roads that were abandoned by the previous administration.
The Minister-designate for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has criticised the implementation of the E-Gate project at Kotoka International Airport (KIA), stating that it was supposed to have been delivered at no cost to the government.
Speaking during his vetting by the Parliamentary Appointments Committee on Monday, January 20, 2025, Mr. Agbodza revealed that the project, which was to enhance border management and streamline immigration processes, ended up costing the state millions of dollars despite alternative arrangements that would have incurred no expenses.
“It was part of an integrated project being implemented by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, which would have provided the E-Gate system for free. Why are we paying even a dollar for something we should not have paid for at all?” he queried.
The Roads and Highways Minister-designate, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has cast doubt on a claim by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo that his administration constructed over 11,000 kilometres of roads during its tenure.
The Roads and Highways Minister-designate, Kwame Governs Agbodza announced Monday that Ghana will reinstate road tolls through a new technological platform, marking a shift from the traditional booth collection system.
The Roads and Highways Minister-designate, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has raised alarm over a deepening financial crisis within Ghana’s road infrastructure sector, calling for urgent reforms to address mounting debts and unsustainable financial practices.
The Parliamentary Appointments Committee abruptly suspended the vetting proceedings following a dispute between the minority and majority sides of the committee.
The Vice-President of civil society organisation IMANI Ghana, Selorm Branttie, has advocated that basic commodities such as sugar, rice, wheat and vegetables be sold by weights.
The Parliamentary Appointments Committee has begun its vetting process today, Monday, 20 January 2025, for President John Dramani Mahama’s ministerial nominees. Nominees scheduled for today’s session include:
Kwame Governs Agbodza: Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways
Haruna Iddrisu: Minister-Designate for Education
Eric Opoku: Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture
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The year 2024 was one that saw the port city of Tema and its environs witness the inauguration of some projects to enhance the economy of the country and improve living conditions.
