The completion of the Kumasi International Airport, initially delayed due to funding constraints, has received a boost as the Ministry of Finance released €7 million out of the remaining €9 million.

The project, originally slated for completion in June 2023, faced setbacks due to a lack of funds, prompting the newly appointed Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, to expedite payments.

Dr Amin Adam expects the contractors to finalize the project within two months and emphasized the urgency of overcoming the financial challenges.

About 90 percent of the project is already complete, with the outstanding tasks including the runway extension and control tower.

The Finance Minister, after inspecting the facility, announced that the remaining €2 million would be disbursed within a week to ensure uninterrupted progress.

Additionally, Dr Amin Adam examined the state of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Mother and Child Health project, which had stalled at 35 percent completion since January 2023.

In response to financial challenges affecting various government projects, including the hospital initiative, the Minister disclosed that €14 million had been released to facilitate the contractors' remobilization and resumption of work.

Acknowledging the impact of incomplete projects on maternal mortality rates, the Chief Executive Officer of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Professor Otchere Addai-Mensah, expressed optimism that the completion of the 500-bed capacity facility would enhance the quality of healthcare services provided to patients.

The President's directive to secure funds for project completion reflects a commitment to addressing critical infrastructure needs across the country.