GOIL, Ghana Highways Authority Strengthen Partnership for Road Infrastructure Devt
In a concerted effort to enhance the quality, durability, and efficiency of Ghana’s road infrastructure, Hon. Edward Abambire Bawa the MD of Goil held a strategic meeting with the Acting Chief Executive of the Ghana Highways Authority (GHA) is Surv. Mallam Issah Ishak
The engagement aimed to explore a collaborative framework involving GOIL PLC, the Ghana Highways Authority, and the Ministry of Roads and Highways to support high-quality road construction across the country.
The discussions focused on synergizing resources and technical capabilities to promote product integrity and ensure value retention in road projects. Key initiatives under consideration include:
Capacity building and product training for road contractors to ensure the proper application of materials.
Improved accessibility of emulsions and related materials, particularly for smaller contractors.
Timely and efficient delivery of bitumen and other petroleum-based products essential for road construction.
GOIL PLC, a leading Ghanaian state-owned petroleum company, reaffirmed its commitment to national development through this collaboration.
GOIL’s core mandate is to market quality petroleum and energy-related products and services in a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable manner. The company’s objectives include:
Supporting national infrastructure through the provision of essential petroleum products.
Ensuring the availability and affordability of fuel and bituminous products nationwide.
Partnering with government agencies to drive sustainable development and innovation.
The Ghana Highways Authority, on the other hand, is responsible for the planning, development, and maintenance of trunk roads and highways in Ghana. Its mandate includes ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of people and goods by maintaining the structural integrity of major road networks across the country.
With significant national road projects such as the Accra-Kumasi Expressway and Accra-Takoradi Road on the horizon, both GOIL and the Ghana Highways Authority are poised to play pivotal roles in transforming Ghana’s road infrastructure.
Their collaboration marks a step forward in ensuring that the nation’s roads are built to last, thereby contributing to economic growth, safety, and improved connectivity.
GOIL’s dedication to leveraging its technical expertise, trusted government partnership, and development-driven vision will continue to drive progress in road construction and beyond.
Source: Felix Nyaaba/expressnewsghana.com
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