President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that a private investor is set to launch a ferry service in Tema.
According to John Mahama, the ferry is designed to serve countries along the West African coast by transporting vehicles, passengers, and goods between Ghana and other nations in the region.
John Mahama further assured that his government will provide comprehensive support to ensure the success of the project.
Speaking at the commissioning of Phases 1 and 2 of the Tema Port Expansion Project on Thursday, November 14, John Mahama revealed, “The private sector maritime operator has just recently approached us to establish a ferry service to countries on the West African coast to be located in Tema.
The ferries will carry vehicles, passengers, and goods between Ghana and other West African states,” he stated.
He added, “We will give him all the encouragement to be able to establish this service so that we can increase the exchange of goods among our people”.
In related news, President John Mahama has made a bold declaration that Ghana will have the best roads in West Africa within the next 24 months under the Big Push Initiative.
According to John Mahama, his government is dedicated to constructing more roads over the next two years, with the aim of making transportation safer and more efficient.
Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony of the 195-kilometre Wenchi–Bole–Sawla–Wa Road, President Mahama stated, “I wish to repeat my apology and regret to the people of Ghana that with the start of the big push, the whole of Ghana is going to be a construction site for the next two years.
Wherever in this county you go, the road will be under construction, so I ask the Ghanaians to be patient with us and to accept the inconvenience.
Twenty-four months after the launch of the Big Push, you will have the best roads in West Africa”.
He further added, “For the past few years, this strategic artery has been allowed to deteriorate. Potholes, failed pavements, and broken drains have made travel difficult and hazardous.
Vehicle operating costs have risen by nearly 40%, and travel time between Wenchi, Sawla, and Wa can take up to eight hours. Because of the slow pace of movement, armed robberies have also become common. This is unacceptable in modern Ghana.”
According to President Mahama, when the road is completed, travel time will he cut by 50 per cent.
President Mahama added, “When completed, travel time between Wenchi and Wa will be cut by more than 50%, road accidents will reduce by about 45%, and farm produce will reach markets on time. This is the essence of the 24-hour economy: good roads that support production, processing, and logistics to run continuously, creating jobs and sustaining livelihoods.”
“Under this phase of the Big Push, we will reconstruct the Fufulso–Sawla Road and complete the Bole–Mandari–Chache connection to the Ivory Coast border”.
“This will create a continuous high-quality highway from Techiman through Wenchi, Bamboi, Sawla, Wa, and Hamile, connecting the agricultural heartlands of the middle belt to our northern frontier”, he revealed.
Mahama further directed contractors to prioritise local labour and local suppliers during the construction to boost the local economies.
“If you need labour, take the local people, don’t bring workers from elsewhere. If you need food or water, our people here are enterprising enough to supply you. I urge the youth from Bamboi, Banda, Tinga, Bole, and Sawla to take advantage of this opportunity”, he stated.
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President Mahama has disclosed that a private investor is set to launch a ferry service in Tema, designed to serve countries along the West African coast by transporting vehicles, passengers, and goods between Ghana and other nations in the region.
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