Parliament passed the Road Maintenance Trust Fund Bill, 2025 to transform road infrastructure financing in Ghana. The legislation addresses persistent underfunding and legal obstacles that weakened the existing Road Fund. Officials created this dedicated mechanism to provide steady, transparent support for maintaining roads, bridges, and transport infrastructure. The previous system failed because of outdated arrangements and inconsistent fund disbursement. Roads deteriorated while vehicle operating costs increased and safety conditions worsened.
Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza defended the legislation during Friday parliamentary debates. He described the law as providing reliable, efficient financing with strict penalties against misappropriation. The bill introduces enhanced accountability and performance-based funding while ensuring equitable resource distribution across the national road network. Implementation begins within the next fiscal year. Government officials promise more disciplined and transparent preservation of road assets.
Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza defended the legislation during Friday parliamentary debates. He described the law as providing reliable, efficient financing with strict penalties against misappropriation. The bill introduces enhanced accountability and performance-based funding while ensuring equitable resource distribution across the national road network. Implementation begins within the next fiscal year. Government officials promise more disciplined and transparent preservation of road assets.
