Ghana and Japan have Exchanged Notes on Japanese Grant Assistance of $37 million.
The Exchange of Notes and Record of Discussions was in respect of the execution of 2 projects, namely the Improvement of the Tema Motorway Roundabout (Phase 2), and The Rehabilitation of National Trunk Road N8 (Phase 2).
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, signed for Ghana, and the Ambassador of Japan, Himeno Tsutomu, signed for his country.
The signing in Accra was witnessed by the Minister of Roads and Highways Kwasi Amoako-Attah.
The Improvement of the Tema Motorway Roundabout Phase 2 Project is to improve the Tema Motorway interchange by constructing a flyover. This will contribute to an improved urban mobility and logistics in the Greater Accra Region as well as regional corridors. It includes the construction of a flyover on the South-north (Akosombo-Harbour) direction of the Tema Motorway Interchange.
The Project builds on the magnificent high-quality Phase 1 Project including the underpass, which was commissioned by President Akufo-Addo in June 2021.
With the Rehabilitation of National Trunk Road N8 Phase 2, the N8 which connects Cape Coast and Kumasi is one of the major trunk roads in Ghana for transporting export commodities. It is a continuation of the Phase 1 Project, which has helped to improve the section of the road between Assin Praso and Bekwai.
Contents of the Phase 2 Project are Rehabilitation of 31.2 kilometres of road section between Assin Fosu and Assin Praso by asphalt concrete pavement, dualisation to a 4-lane carriageway of a 1.2 kilometres section in the centre of Assin Fosu township, reconstruction of the railway underpass bridge by a reinforced concrete box culvert, and reconstruction and rehabilitation of drainage structures.
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ampratwum-Sarpong noted that the Exchange of Notes is a reflection of the enduring partnership of Ghana & Japan. He said Phase 2 of the Tema Motorway Roundabout Project, amounting to more than $ 33 million would further improve the Roundabout. Similarly, the Project for Rehabilitation of National Trunk Road N8, which amounts to more than $62 million will further develop the country’s transport sector, particularly in an era of upsurge in vehicular traffic coupled with rapidly increasing urban population.
The Japanese Ambassador Himeno Tsutomu on his part said these Grant Assistance projects showcase strong Japan-Ghana friendship and partnership. He said it is the wish of the People and the Government of Japan that these projects would make valuable contributions in the areas of road infrastructure.