Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Kwame Agbodza, and the Chief Executive Officer of COCOBOD, Dr. Ransford Abbey, have met to explore sustainable funding solutions for stalled cocoa roads projects across the country.

The high-level discussions, held earlier today, focused on securing financial resources to complete critical road infrastructure in cocoa-growing regions.

As a key outcome of the meeting, a joint technical committee has been established, comprising experts from both the Ministry of Roads and Highways and COCOBOD. The committee has been tasked with rationalizing the cocoa roads portfolio, assessing outstanding commitments, and determining COCOBOD’s financial exposure regarding these projects.

The committee is expected to submit a comprehensive report within three weeks, detailing recommendations on resource allocation and strategies for the completion of ongoing and stalled cocoa roads projects.

This rationalization process will include a thorough review of financial commitments and measures to ensure efficient use of available funds, providing a clear roadmap for addressing infrastructure deficits in cocoa-growing areas.

Hon. Kwame Agbodza reaffirmed the government’s dedication to delivering quality road infrastructure, emphasizing its importance to economic growth in cocoa-producing communities.

"Improving road access in these regions is crucial for boosting productivity, ensuring smooth transportation of cocoa produce, and ultimately contributing to Ghana’s economic growth," he stated.

This initiative is expected to accelerate the completion of vital road networks, enhancing accessibility and supporting the nation’s cocoa industry.