The municipal chief executive (MCE), for Nkwanta South, Felix Owusu-Gyimah, has called for effective collaboration among stakeholders to foster development and economic growth through the drip initiative.
The MCE who was speaking during the unveiling of new equipment for the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), said, the programme is aimed at enhancing and improving all road networks across the country, adding that, there is the need for unity and cooperation among communities, the assemblies and traditional authorities. This he said is the only way to achieve the developmental agenda of the assembly and the government.
He said, “For us to achieve meaningful development, we must work together.”
“The unveiling of this equipment is not just a government initiative; it is a collective responsibility that requires the support and involvement of every citizen.”
“The newly acquired equipment, which includes graders, excavators, water tanker, concrete mixture and truck, is expected to significantly enhance road maintenance and construction efforts in the municipality.The initiative is expected to create job opportunities for local laborers and stimulate economic activities by facilitating the movement of goods and services,” he indicated.
He noted that poor road conditions have long been a challenge for residents, affecting transportation, trade, and access to essential services within the Nkwanta North and south hence the need to collaborate and work to eradicate the challenges of post harvest looses and bad road network.
Felix Owusu-Gyimah also urged the community to support government initiatives aimed at development.
He highlighted the critical role that citizens play in ensuring the sustainability of such programme.
He believed the machines will be used for their intended purposes to bring more development and economic growth to the area.
The chiefs present at the event commended the government for such initiative that will facilitate roads improvement within the municipality and also create job opportunities for the youth and stimulate economic activities. Adding that, there is the need to exhibit good maintenance culture to protect and keep the machines.
Meanwhile, the chiefs pledged their commitment, recognising the importance of good roads in fostering economic growth and enhancing connectivity within the area.
On her part, the NPP parliamentary candidate, Hajia Sherifa Sekyere Tijani, urged all residents within the area to rally behind her and the presidential candidate Bawumia, to win the general election.
The event, which took place at the Municipal Assembly, was attended by traditional chiefs, community leaders, and residents willing to witness these great achievements by the government.
Speaking to Asaase News, some residents lauded the government for the initiative to work on the bad roads to improve the access roads and create job opportunities for Ghanaians.
Some have indicated that, the initiative will directly benefit them, as they will take advantage of the program to equip themselves and to be employed.
They promised to report any suspicious activities of any contractor or engineer to the stakeholders for the necessary actions to ensure that, the machines are maintained and used for their intended purposes.
Reporting by Solomon Mensah-Ahiable Oti Region
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