The Member of Parliament for Agotime-Ziope, Hon. Charles Akwasi Agbeve, has commended the progress of work on the Kpetoe–Aveafiadenyigba road rehabilitation project, describing it as a critical economic corridor that will boost trade, improve connectivity and create employment opportunities for local residents.
Speaking during the inspection tour with the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, Hon. Agbeve said residents were pleased with the pace of construction but had raised concerns about sections of the road that appear narrower than others.
He explained that while the beginning of the road features a wider carriageway, some sections seem to reduce in width, prompting questions from community members. He appealed to the technical team to provide clarification on the road design to address those concerns.
The MP also urged the contractor to consider employing more young people from the surrounding communities, noting that many constituents continue to approach him in search of work on the project.
“The challenge is that you have picked most of our workers, but many more are still knocking on my door asking for employment. If you have more opportunities, let us know so we can help our people get jobs.”
Hon. Agbeve assured the contractor of his support in resolving any challenges relating to access to construction materials, saying he would work with the relevant authorities to ensure the project is not delayed.
He further highlighted the strategic importance of the road, describing it as a major economic corridor linking Ghana with neighbouring Togo.
According to him, a significant volume of goods entering Ghana from Togo passes through the Batume Junction corridor, making the rehabilitation project essential to regional trade and economic growth.
“This is a major economic road. Most goods coming from Togo use this corridor through Batume Junction. Once the road is completed, more vehicles will use this route because it is shorter and more economical.”
He added that the corridor also serves motorists travelling through Dambai to northern Ghana, and expressed confidence that the improved road would facilitate trade, increase traffic volumes and ultimately boost government revenue.
The remarks were made during the Roads Minister’s two-day inspection tour of road projects in the Volta and Oti Regions, where several projects under the government’s Big Push programme were assessed. Among the key projects in the Volta Region are the rehabilitation of the Kpetoe–Aveafiadenyigba Road, Afiadenyigba–Penyi Road and Penyi–Aflao Road, all aimed at improving regional connectivity and supporting economic development.
Source: myxyzonline/Belinda Anim Piesie
