Deputy Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways, Alhassan Suhuyini, has affirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to the completion of the Eastern Corridor Road, stating that it remains a top priority for national infrastructure development.

Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, February 26, Alhassan Suhuyini assured the committee and Ghanaians that the government is fully dedicated to ensuring the timely completion of the project, which has been long overdue.

“I have the assurances of my minister and by extension, the government, that the Eastern Corridor Road remains a priority road for this government and will be tackled with all the seriousness it deserves for it to be completed within the shortest possible time.”

The Eastern Corridor Road, a major national infrastructure project, serves as a crucial link between the northern and southern parts of Ghana.

Stretching from Tema in the Greater Accra Region through the Volta, Oti, Northern, and Upper East regions, the road is a vital trade route that facilitates economic activities, including agriculture, commerce, and transportation.

The road significantly reduces travel time for commuters and traders transporting goods such as yam, maize, cassava, and other agricultural products from the northern regions to key market centers in Accra and other parts of the country.

Additionally, it plays a crucial role in Ghana’s regional trade, facilitating the movement of goods and services between Ghana and neighboring countries such as Togo, Burkina Faso, and Niger.