The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has inaugurated a 15-member Board of Trustees of the Road Maintenance Trust Fund, charging its members to ensure the prudent management of resources to support the maintenance and rehabilitation of Ghana’s road network.
The inauguration is expected to strengthen the governance and oversight of the Fund as the government seeks to improve road conditions across the country through effective resource allocation and sustainable maintenance interventions.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Mr Agbodza urged the newly appointed members to approach their responsibilities with commitment, integrity and a strong sense of accountability.
He emphasised the importance of efficient utilisation of resources, noting that the effective management of funds allocated for road maintenance would be critical to improving the condition of roads and ensuring the sustainability of investments in the country’s road infrastructure.
The Minister challenged the Board to provide the necessary leadership and oversight to ensure that resources entrusted to the Fund are managed responsibly and directed towards their intended purposes.
He further underscored the need for sustainable road maintenance practices, stressing that maintaining existing road infrastructure is essential to preserving public investments and improving transportation across the country.
In his acceptance remarks, the Chairperson of the Board, Gabriel Opoku-Asare, highlighted the importance of a well-maintained road network to the successful implementation of the government’s Reset Agenda.
He noted that an efficient and reliable road network plays a significant role in national development by facilitating the movement of people and goods, supporting economic activities and improving access to essential services.
Mr Opoku-Asare assured the Minister and the public that the Board would discharge its responsibilities in accordance with the principles of accountability, transparency and value for money.
He also pledged the Board’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with relevant stakeholders and promoting sustainable approaches to road maintenance to ensure that interventions deliver meaningful benefits to the public.
According to him, the Board would work towards fostering effective partnerships with stakeholders to support the Fund’s mandate and contribute to the broader objective of improving road infrastructure across the country.
The 15-member Board brings together individuals with diverse professional backgrounds, including engineering, law and civil society.
The combination of expertise is expected to provide the Board with the technical knowledge, institutional experience and governance perspectives required to support the effective execution of its responsibilities.
The Board’s inauguration comes at a time when road maintenance remains an important component of Ghana’s infrastructure development agenda, with the condition of existing roads having implications for transportation, economic productivity and public safety.
Beyond the construction of new roads, the effective maintenance and rehabilitation of existing infrastructure are essential to extending the lifespan of road assets, reducing deterioration and ensuring value for money in public expenditure.
The Road Maintenance Trust Fund is expected to play a key role in supporting these objectives through the responsible management of resources dedicated to road maintenance.
The newly inaugurated Board is therefore expected to provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure that the Fund’s resources are managed transparently and contribute to the improvement of Ghana’s road network.
By 1960news.com
