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Roads Minister Re-Emphasizes Toll Implementation For Road Infrastructure Development
07 Aug

Roads Minister Re-Emphasizes Toll Implementation For Road Infrastructure Development

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The government has announced plans to reintroduce road tolls in a bid to tackle a significant financing gap in road infrastructure, a development which is expected to generate substantial revenue for the sector. This proposal was disclosed by the Minister of Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye during a high-level panel discussion marking the 50th anniversary of the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA). He stressed the critical role of road infrastructure in the socio-economic development of the country, noting that road transport accounts for approximately 95% of all transportation in Ghana. “The need for increased funding to the Road Sector is both…
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Purported New Rates For Road Toll False – Roads Ministry
15 Mar

Purported New Rates For Road Toll False – Roads Ministry

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In the letter dated Friday, March 10, Mr Ofori-Atta gave his Ministry’s inputs regarding proposals on the fees and charges tabled for approval by the Roads Ministry. Per what has been sighted by happyghana, there is a composite average increase rate of 88.05 percent across board. According to Nasir Yartey who is Public Relations Officer for the Roads Ministry, the said letter is not authorized and the roads Ministry has no knowledge of it. Speaking on Epa Hoa Daben show the PRO said. “The said letter is a leaked document, we can’t speak to it, and we the roads ministry…
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Government To Introduce Electronic Tolling System In The Countries Major Capitals- Kusi Boafo Reveals
03 Nov

Government To Introduce Electronic Tolling System In The Countries Major Capitals- Kusi Boafo Reveals

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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Public Sector Reforms, Thomas Kusi Boafo, has revealed government as part of reducing traffic in the major capital cities is set to introduce electronic tolling system after toll paying was cancelled in November 2021. Speaking on Movement In The Morning Show with Kwaku Dawuro, Hon Kusi Boafo stated that government’s plans is to reduce traffic in major cities and revamp the country’s economy. He said that ''paying of tolls will be returned but this time we will deploy the use of electronic systems so we can make money through that as well. We are…
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