The Bono East Regional Minister, Kwame Adu-Gyan, has commissioned its District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) in a ceremony attended by Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs).
The initiative marks a significant milestone in the region’s efforts to revolutionize road infrastructure and improve mobility.
Mr. Adu-Gyan, speaking at the launch emphasized the importance of proper maintenance and utilization of the equipment, urging MMDCEs to take good care of them to achieve their intended purpose.
“We have made a significant investment in these machines, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure they serve their intended purpose,” he said.
George Manu, Regional Manager for Zoomlion, noted that JA Plantpool, a subsidiary of Jospong Group, in partnership with the government through the MMDAs, is training Ghanaian youth in the servicing and maintenance of the equipment and also ensure technology transfer.
He added that “two Chinese engineers would be in the region to ensure a successful technology transfer.”
He also announced that, to safeguard the sustainability and success of the project, the Jospong Group will take up the fueling and maintenance of the equipment to ensure they are always available and ready for service delivery on the roads.
The commissioning of the DRIP earth moving equipment is part of the government’s broader strategy to modernize the road network and make it more sustainable.
The 89 earth-moving machines deployed to the region are expected to support efforts to increase accessibility and improve the livelihoods of its citizens.
The DRIP is a national initiative by the Government of Ghana which was launched by the President Akufo-Addo in Accra and is aimed at improving the road network in rural and urban areas.
The programme seeks to enhance road infrastructure, increase accessibility, boost economic growth, create employment opportunities, and improve the livelihoods of citizens.
DRIP provides essential road construction equipment to District Assemblies, including bulldozers, backhoes, and tipper trucks, to facilitate efficient execution of road improvement projects.
The programme relies on collaborative efforts from various stakeholders, including the Government of Ghana, District Assemblies, Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives, security services, Jospong Group and the general public.
It also aims to improve road accessibility, reduce travel times, increase economic empowerment, and enhance environmental sustainability.
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