A total of 4,460 personnel have been recruited for the government's District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP).

The newly recruited personnel are expected to support road enhancement projects in the country.

This was revealed by the National Coordinator of the programme, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, on Friday, June 27.

Speaking to Citi News, he noted that a comprehensive training programme is being organized for the recruits to equip them with the necessary skills to operate road equipment.

He added that a team of 17 staff has been designated to each district, comprising one coordinator and 16 equipment operators.According to him, all recruits will be employed under the local government system.

“Some of the people who were handling the equipment were not sufficiently trained.

“You know some of the tipper trucks — you must know the level you should go, and there are so many things you have to learn in managing the equipment. So, we have to take our time now,” he said.

Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, who was a former Odododiodio Member of Parliament (MP) was appointed by President Mahama in February.

He has been mandated to lead efforts to upgrade roads nationwide, a crucial aspect of Ghana’s development agenda.

DRIP, introduced in July 2024 under ex-President Nana Akufo-Addo, aims to enhance road infrastructure in all 275 constituencies.

The programme is designed to empower Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) with the tools and equipment necessary for efficient road construction and maintenance.

By decentralising infrastructure projects, DRIP seeks to give local authorities greater control over road development, ensuring projects are completed effectively and with accountability.