Ghana’s Road Revolution: Offinso Municipality Receives State-of-the-Art Construction Equipment Under DRIP Initiative

Hon. MCE and Nananom

In a bid to revolutionize Ghana’s road network and alleviate the country’s air pollution crisis, the government has launched the District Road Improvement Program (DRIP) initiative. Under this program, every Metropolitan, Municipal, and District assembly will receive its own set of road construction equipment, including graders, tipper trucks, and rollers.

On Monday, September 3, 2024, the Offinso Municipality became one of the beneficiaries of this initiative, receiving a consignment of equipment at the forecourt of the assembly grounds. The launch was attended by Hon. Kingsley Owusu Appiah, the Municipal Chief Executive for Offinso.

According to Hon. Appiah, the DRIP initiative is a brainchild of the incumbent government, led by President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The program aims to ease tension on Ghana’s bad road network, facilitating the smooth movement of daily activities, especially in rural areas where farming activities are prevalent.

Unveiling the equipment

“We want to ensure that our citizens can move easily, and their farm produce is not stuck in the bush due to bad roads,” Hon. Appiah emphasized. “This initiative is not just about the upcoming elections; it’s about the betterment of Ghana in terms of development.”

The equipment launched includes:

– 1 grader
– 1 roller
– 1 wheel loader
– 2 tipper trucks
– 1 water tanker
– 3 concrete mixers
– 45 wheelbarrows
– Iron rods (to be received soon)
– 1 pick-up car for monitoring

The government has also allocated GH¢ 1.3 million for the program, with GH¢ 1 million earmarked for work expenses and the remaining GH¢ 300,000 for workers’ compensation.

To ensure the effective utilization and maintenance of the equipment, Hon. Appiah revealed that each machine is fitted with a tracker, allowing for real-time monitoring by municipal, regional, and national authorities. Any individual found misusing the equipment will face severe punishment.

Hon. Appiah urged constituents to vote for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) again to continue the good work being done for the nation’s development.

Ghana’s air pollution crisis, which claims 24,000 lives annually and costs the economy an estimated $1.6 billion, is a pressing issue that requires attention. The DRIP initiative is a step in the right direction, and its success will be crucial in mitigating the effects of air pollution on public health and the economy.

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