Gov't committed to Abidjan-Lagos Highway Project – Roads Minister

The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Development Project.

He made this statement during the launch of a campaign in Accra on May 14. This campaign focuses on engaging communities affected by the project.

The highway will be 1,028 kilometers long. It will connect five West African nations: Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria. Major economic hubs like Abidjan, Accra, Lomé, Cotonou, and Lagos will be linked.

According to Minister Agbodza, this initiative is vital for regional economic integration. He stated that it will enhance the movement of goods and services.

Ghana's section of the corridor is about 520 kilometers long. This represents more than half of the entire route. The construction will follow a greenfield approach.

Key towns along this route include Apimanim, Takoradi, Cape Coast, Saltpond, Winneba, Accra, Tema, Kasseh, Akatsi, and Akanu.

The stakeholder engagement campaign aims to educate around 32 impacted communities. The Minister stressed that community participation is crucial for success. He said they are committed to keeping affected communities informed and involved in development.