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Gov’t requires $1.7 billion to complete Agenda 111 projects – Mahama reveals
Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama says his administration will require a whopping $1.7 billion to complete the unfinished Agenda 111 hospital projects initiated by the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo-led administration.
President Akufo-Addo launched the Agenda 111 project on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. The project covers the construction of 101 district hospitals and six regional hospitals in the newly created regions.
The Agenda 111 hospital projects in Ghana were scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024. However, only 21 out of the 111 hospitals are said to have been completed so far.
Addressing some members from the Christian Council during a meeting in Accra, President Mahama bemoaned that nearly 90 of the hospitals remain uncompleted, with some lacking even the most basic medical equipment.
“The previous government started Agenda 111 but has not been able to finish the hospitals. There are so many of them unfinished. Even the ones they commissioned don’t have a single bed. Now we need $1.7 billion to complete the Agenda 111 projects,” he stated.
President Mahama, as part of his administration’s efforts to ensure the completion of the remaining projects without further delays, has proposed a partnership with religious organisations to support the completion of some of the stalled projects.
He has therefore called on interested religious bodies to take on the uncompleted hospitals, complete them, and manage them to ensure that healthcare services reach more Ghanaians.
According to him, the government will not construct new hospitals in areas that have existing healthcare facilities even if the facility is a mission hospital. Additionally, what his government intends to do is to equip the existing healthcare facilities to meet international standards to serve more citizens within the catchment of the facility.
“If the missions already have a hospital in an area, we are not coming to compete with them by building another one. Instead, we will use resources to improve mission hospitals so they can better serve the community,” he reiterated.
However, President Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that all Agenda 111 hospitals are completed and fully equipped to meet the healthcare needs of the country.
Source: gbcghanaonline.com
MTN Ghana is marking 30 years of operations with a renewed pledge to serve as a strategic partner in Ghana’s national development, announcing major investments in fibre infrastructure, network modernisation and sustainable digital platforms to carry the country into its next chapter of digital transformation.
The milestone was officially launched on May 14, at MTN House in Accra, under the theme “30 Years of Progress, Powered by You,” at an event attended by the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Mr Samuel Nartey George, and a cross-section of the media.
Speaking at the launch, the Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Mr Stephen Blewett, described the anniversary as more than a corporate celebration, calling it a uniquely Ghanaian story shaped by connection, inclusion and shared progress over three decades.
Mr Blewett said MTN Ghana was positioning itself for the next phase of Ghana’s digital economy, with targeted investments in fibre expansion, core network modernisation and advanced technologies that will support productivity, innovation and economic growth across sectors.
“The next phase of Ghana’s development will be built on mobile platforms on farms, in markets, in clinics, classrooms and creative studios. Technology will remove geography as a disadvantage and open Ghanaian talent to the world,” he stated.
Delivering the keynote address, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam George, congratulated MTN Ghana on its 30-year milestone, describing it as part of a broader national success story in which Ghana’s telecommunications sector has evolved into a modern, mobile first, data driven ecosystem serving tens of millions of subscribers.
Within that journey, the Minister said, MTN Ghana has played a distinctive and influential role, citing its early introduction of GSM technology, leadership in Mobile Money, continued network investments, listing on the Ghana Stock Exchange and contribution as one of Ghana’s largest corporate taxpayers.
The government, he said, remains committed to working with industry players, including MTN, to address shared challenges such as rural connectivity, infrastructure protection, cyber security, digital skills development and environmental sustainability.
As part of activities planned nationwide, customers will have the opportunity to participate in anniversary promotions featuring a wide range of exciting prizes to be won, as MTN celebrates the people who have powered its journey over the past three decades.
By Spectator Reporter
Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has made a generous donation to the country’s national female Under-17 and Under-20 teams – Black Maidens and Black Princesses- as they continue preparations for major international assignments.
The donation, made on Friday, May 22, was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.
The gesture forms part of efforts to motivate and support Ghana’s young female footballers as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage.
The donation included essential food items and toiletries aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the players and technical teams.
The donation included cartons of Milo, T-rolls, soft drinks, toiletries, and a range of essential supplies aimed at supporting the welfare of the players, enhancing camp conditions, and easing preparations ahead of their respective assignments.
The Black Maidens are currently engaged in preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and are set to take on Liberia women’s national under-17 football team in the second-leg encounter in Liberia this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have already secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the qualifiers, extending Ghana’s remarkable record to eight consecutive appearances at the tournament.
The donation by the First Lady was expected to boost morale within both camps while reinforcing national support for the young female footballers who continue to make the country proud.
