The Ministry of Transport, says government’s decision to
build the next international airport at Tamale in the Northern Region was
because of the strategic role it could play in the country’s socio-economic
development. Mrs. Dzifa Attivor, the sector Minister said the airport would
enable exporters under the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority to reach
the international market more easily and to facilitate travelling of Hajj
pilgrims. Mrs. Attivor was speaking during the inauguration of an eight-member
reconstituted ministerial advisory board of the Ministry of Transport in Accra.
She said the inauguration of the board is a key statutory obligation that
underpins the existence and operations of the Ministry as a policy body
responsible for the formulation, co-ordination and monitoring of transport
services, among others. The terms of reference for the Board include the
promotion of constant interaction between the Ministry and the users of its
services, advising the Minister on adjustments in policy direction, planning
objectives and operational strategies. The Board which has a four-year mandate
would meet at least once in every quarter. Mrs. Attivor appealed to members to
work hard, show commitment to duty and work with stakeholders to ensure that
the Ministry succeeds. She said they would be updated on the priority projects
and programmes being undertaken by Government.
Source: Citi/GNA
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