The Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr. Kwame Governs Agbodza, has inaugurated a 15-member Board of Trustees of the Road Maintenance Trust Fund, charging members to provide effective leadership and ensure the prudent management of resources dedicated to maintaining and rehabilitating the country’s road infrastructure.
At the swearing-in ceremony, Mr. Agbodza underscored the critical role of the Board in supporting the government’s efforts to improve road conditions nationwide and enhance transportation services.
He urged members to discharge their responsibilities with commitment, diligence and integrity, emphasizing the need for efficient resource utilization and the adoption of sustainable road maintenance practices to ensure value for money.
The Minister noted that a well-managed road maintenance regime remains essential to preserving existing infrastructure, reducing deterioration and improving connectivity across the country.
Responding on behalf of the Board, the Chairperson, Mr. Gabriel Opoku-Asare, highlighted the importance of a reliable and well-maintained road network to the successful implementation of the government’s Reset Agenda.
He assured the Minister that the Board would be guided by the principles of accountability, transparency and value for money in the execution of its mandate.
Mr. Opoku-Asare further pledged that the Board would work closely with key stakeholders in the roads sector while promoting innovative and sustainable approaches to road maintenance in the interest of the public.
According to him, effective collaboration among stakeholders would be critical to ensuring that resources are utilized efficiently and that road maintenance interventions deliver long-term benefits to road users.
The newly inaugurated Board comprises professionals drawn from diverse fields, including engineering, law and civil society, bringing together extensive expertise and experience to support the effective management of the Road Maintenance Trust Fund.
The Board is expected to oversee the mobilization and prudent utilization of funds earmarked for road maintenance, helping to improve the quality, safety and durability of Ghana’s road network.