Bawumia unveils discussions with UMaT to manufacture materials for his large railway development project
In alignment with his “Buy Ghana First” pledge to enhance local manufacturing, Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the NPP, Dr. [Name], is taking concrete steps to prioritize domestic goods and support Ghanaian businesses.
Mahamudu Bawumia has announced intentions to utilize materials made in Ghana for his ambitious railway project. While visiting the Ashanti Region, Dr. Bawumia unveiled this strategic approach. Bawumia emphasized his government’s plan to focus on building railways in addition to roads. Specifically, they will prioritize major rail lines like Accra to Kumasi through to Paga, and Kumasi to Takoradi.
This demonstrates their dedication to railway development. Bawumia stressed his objective to procure materials locally for railway expansion in Ghana in order to boost employment opportunities.
“I aim to avoid importing items such as rails and concrete slabs,” Dr. Bawumia, during his meeting with stakeholders of the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency in Agona, mentioned, “I have spoken with UMaT (University of Mines and Technology) about developing a method for producing the materials required for building railways in Ghana.”
Bawumia was surprised to learn that concrete slabs for rail construction are imported, he believes they should be produced locally. “We need to produce them here.” I am surprised that concrete slabs for rail construction are imported from China. “How?” he asked.
“We have abundant resources in Ghana that we have not fully utilized to improve our country.”
“We will no longer rely on imports. We possess the technology and the capability. Constructing the railway tracks will generate numerous job opportunities, necessitating the sourcing of materials locally and employing our workforce. We possess the ability.
Dr. Bawumia restated his dedication to enhancing the railway industry while also carrying on the extensive road construction started by the Akufo-Addo administration.
“Our focus has been on roads, and it is crucial for me to maintain the momentum of the Akufo-Addo government’s efforts.” However, upon my arrival, I intend to specifically prioritize railways. The route from Accra to Kumasi extending to Paga is an important transportation corridor. Also from Kumasi to Takoradi and Ejisu to Eduarde.
Moreover from Kumasi to Takoradi and Ejisu to Eduarde. All of them will assist us in our tasks.
