Deputy Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini, has reiterated the government’s strong commitment to completing the Eastern Corridor Road, emphasizing that it remains a top priority for national infrastructure development.
During his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, February 26, Suhuyini reassured the committee and Ghanaians that the government is fully committed to finishing the long-delayed project on schedule.
“I have received assurances from my minister and, by extension, the government, that the Eastern Corridor Road remains a priority and will be handled with the urgency it requires to ensure its completion in the shortest time possible,” he said.
The Eastern Corridor Road, a vital national infrastructure project, is an essential link between the northern and southern parts of Ghana.
Stretching from Tema in the Greater Accra Region through the Volta, Oti, Northern, and Upper East regions, the road is a vital trade route that facilitates economic activities, including agriculture, commerce, and transportation.
The road significantly reduces travel time for commuters and traders transporting goods such as yam, maize, cassava, and other agricultural products from the northern regions to key market centers in Accra and other parts of the country.
Additionally, it plays a crucial role in Ghana’s regional trade, facilitating the movement of goods and services between Ghana and neighboring countries such as Togo, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
