Western Region Minister Vows Accountability in Ghana’s District Road Improvement
The Western Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nelson, has assured that the Western Regional Coordinating Council will ensure the proper use of equipment provided under the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP). He gave the assurance during an orientation programme for District Coordinators from the Western, Western North, and Central regions, held in Takoradi. Nelson highlighted that good roads are essential for connecting communities, facilitating trade, and supporting social interaction. He stressed that the poor condition of many roads in the region has slowed development, making DRIP a crucial intervention. The Minister proposed that DRIP should serve as a training platform for machine operators and technicians under the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) model. This approach, he explained, would create thousands of jobs for the youth while ensuring that local expertise sustains the programme. Nelson also urged Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives […]