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Ghana Minister Demands Cement Price Cuts for Infrastructure

7/25/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Ghana's Roads and Highways Minister, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has called on cement producers to slash prices from GHS 120 to GHS 95, reflecting the strengthened cedi. He cautioned that non-compliance could lead to exclusion from vital government infrastructure projects, emphasizing the government's commitment to making road initiatives more affordable for all.

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Historical Context

In 2007, Ghana launched the Ghana Poverty Reduction Strategy to bolster infrastructure and economic stability amid a 25% depreciation of the cedi against the dollar, which raised construction costs. Today, Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza's push for lower cement prices highlights ongoing efforts to enhance affordability in infrastructure projects, reflecting the government's commitment to economic resilience and equitable access to essential services.

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Story summary

Ghana's Roads and Highways Minister, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has called on cement producers to slash prices from GHS 120 to GHS 95, reflecting the strengthened cedi. He cautioned that non-compliance could lead to exclusion from vital government infrastructure projects, emphasizing the government's commitment to making road initiatives more affordable for all.

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