UK-Ghana partnership to improve connectivity and access to infrastructure

Business news for Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Source: GNA

2020-10-28

The UK-Ghana partnership has mobilized funds and expertise to improve connectivity and access to infrastructure.

A statement issued by the British High Commission in Accra, copied to the Ghana News Agency, explained that the partnership involving 89 modular, steel and rapid response bridges will be built in Ghana.

It says the £ 43m bridge construction projects are the result of a partnership between Ghana’s Ministry of Roads and Highways and the British company Mabey Bridge.

The statement said the project will allow for a better emergency response and will restore rural connectivity.

“89 bridges deployed across the country shows the strength of the partnership between the UK and Ghana; a long-term partnership working for the long-term benefit of Ghana. Developed at the Third UK-Ghana Business Council in 2019, this agreement will improve connectivity for communities across the country, making daily commutes to and from school safer and faster. Together we are committed to creating opportunities that go beyond aid and into trade and investment relationships, which drive economic growth and local job creation. ” said the British High Commissioner.

According to the statement, the £ 43 million bridge program is part of the discussions at the Third UK-Ghana Business Council held in Accra in October 2019.

The bridge program, according to the British high commission, will help improve the connectivity of rural communities and allow faster, safer and more efficient access to employment, education and health care.