Roads Minister Swears in 15-Member Road Maintenance Trust Fund Board

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Kwame Governs Agbodza, has sworn in a 15-member Board of Trustees of the Road Maintenance Trust Fund (RMTF), urging members to ensure the prudent management of resources for the maintenance and rehabilitation of the country’s road network.

Speaking during the swearing-in on Monday in Accra, he tasked the Board to provide effective leadership and discharge its responsibilities with commitment and integrity to improve road conditions across the country.

Mr Agbodza emphasised the need for efficient utilisation of available resources and the adoption of sustainable road maintenance practices to ensure the effective execution of the Fund’s mandate.

In his acceptance remarks, the Board’s Chairperson, Mr Gabriel Opoku-Asare, said a well-maintained road network was essential to the successful implementation of the government’s Reset Agenda.

He assured the Minister that the Board would uphold accountability, transparency and value for money in the management of the Fund’s resources.

Mr Opoku-Asare also pledged to strengthen partnerships with relevant stakeholders and promote sustainable approaches to road maintenance in the public interest.

Judith Twumwaa, ISD