By Zobia Zulfqar 
President John Dramani Mahama has inspected ongoing construction works on the Navrongo-Chuchuliga-Tumu road as part of his two-day Resetting Ghana Tour of the Upper East Region.
The road project forms part of the Government’s Big Push infrastructure programme, which is aimed at improving critical infrastructure across the country.
President Mahama inspected the project at Chuchuliga in the Builsa North Municipal District on the first day of his tour. He described the road as an important infrastructure project because of its role in connecting Ghana’s Upper East and Upper West regions.
According to the President, the route provides an important link for travellers moving between the two regions, particularly those travelling from Bolgatanga through Tumu to Wa.
He explained that someone travelling from Bolgatanga to Wa would use the route through Tumu, making the completion of the road important for transportation and connectivity between communities.
President Mahama said the entire stretch from Navrongo through Chuchuliga and Tumu to Wa had been divided into several sections and awarded to different contractors for construction.
He disclosed that the Chuchuliga section was being undertaken by MyTurn Construction as part of the broader road development project.
The President said he was pleased to return to the area and see work progressing on a project whose construction had previously stalled.
He recalled that the foundation for the project was laid in 2016, when his administration cut the sod for its construction. However, he said the project was left incomplete after his government left office and progress subsequently came to a halt.
President Mahama said his return to the area provided an opportunity to continue the project under the Government’s Big Push Programme.
He expressed satisfaction that work had resumed and said the renewed implementation demonstrated the Government’s commitment to completing important infrastructure projects across the country.
The Navrongo-Chuchuliga-Tumu road is expected to improve movement between communities in the Upper East and Upper West regions when completed. Better road connectivity is also important for residents who depend on road transportation for access to markets, businesses and other services.
The project is particularly significant for communities along the route, where reliable road infrastructure supports the movement of people and goods.
Improved connections between the Upper East and Upper West regions could also strengthen economic activities by making it easier for traders, farmers and other businesses to transport goods between communities and regional centres.
For residents and commercial operators who rely on the route, the progress of construction is therefore expected to provide improved transportation conditions once the project is completed.
President Mahama’s inspection formed part of his broader engagement with communities during his two-day tour of the Upper East Region. The tour provides an opportunity for the President and government officials to assess ongoing development projects and interact with people in the region.
The Government’s Big Push infrastructure programme has placed emphasis on major projects intended to address infrastructure gaps and improve economic connectivity.
Road infrastructure remains a major component of such development efforts because roads connect communities, facilitate trade and provide access to essential services.
The President’s inspection also highlights the Government’s focus on completing projects that were previously initiated but left unfinished.
By dividing the wider Navrongo-Chuchuliga-Tumu-Wa stretch among different contractors, the Government is seeking to advance work across the various sections of the route.
The Chuchuliga section, being constructed by MyTurn Construction, is therefore one part of the wider road connection linking the Upper East and Upper West regions.
President Mahama’s comments indicate that the Government intends to maintain attention on the project’s implementation as part of its infrastructure agenda.
The President’s visit also offered an opportunity to assess the condition and progress of the works directly rather than relying solely on reports from contractors and officials.
As construction continues, residents along the route will be watching closely for further progress and the eventual completion of the various sections.
The successful completion of the road would strengthen the transport link between Navrongo, Chuchuliga, Tumu and Wa while improving connectivity between the Upper East and Upper West regions.
President Mahama said the project was now being implemented under the Big Push Programme, expressing his satisfaction at returning to the area and seeing construction activities resume.
The inspection forms part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to advance major infrastructure projects and improve road connectivity across Ghana.
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