By: Ama Gyamfuah
Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has revealed that the government will provide Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) nationwide with earth-moving equipment to enhance road construction efforts.
As part of the District Road Improvement Programme (D.R.I.P), this initiative aims to empower local assemblies to undertake vital infrastructure development projects.
Funded by the District Assemblies Common Fund and donor partners, DRIP is intended to tackle the various infrastructure challenges faced by MMDAs.
The program aims to boost the capacity of local governments to upgrade road networks and other critical infrastructure by supplying them with the necessary equipment.
During a rally in Wulensi, Northern Region, Dr. Bawumia highlighted that DRIP will be a transformative initiative for local communities.
He emphasized the program’s crucial role in advancing infrastructure development and enhancing the quality of life for residents nationwide.
Dr. Bawumia expressed certainty that DRIP would substantially improve the MMDAs’ effectiveness in managing infrastructure issues.
He described the programme as a “game changer,” underscoring its potential to drive substantial progress in road construction and other development projects at the district level.
“We now have a new policy that we’re going to implement, which is basically the District Road Improvement Programme, every district is going to be a given a set of road equipment to work on your road, every district.
“I’m happy to note that all the equipment that we have ordered have arrived and every district will get a set which includes an excavator, back holder, wheel loaders, compact rollers, and tipper trucks, every district, set of equipment,” he said.
