KUMAP Project: World Bank team calls on Ashanti Regional Minister

By Yussif Ibrahim

Kumasi, Feb. 28, GNA – As part of the implementation of the Kumasi Urban Mobility and Accessibility Project (KUMAP), a team from the World Bank has paid a courtesy call on Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene at the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC).

The project seeks to improve mobility, accessibility, and safety in the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area, focusing on a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, transition support and policy development.

The Government of Ghana has received funding from the World Bank for the implementation of KUMAP, part of which has been applied for consulting services for Feasibility Analysis and Business Model (FABM), Detailed Design, and Procurement Support and Construction Supervision.

It is expected that the project would revolutionalise the transport system in the Greater Kumasi Area, reduce congestion and promote sustainable urban mobility upon completion.

The project focuses on key corridors, particularly the Abuakwa to Kejetia and Kejetia to Ejisu routes, identified for their high demand potential and infrastructure suitability.

The visit to the RCC by the World Bank team was therefore to hold discussions with the new Regional Minister on the project implementation.

Representatives of the World Bank who called on the Minister included Haileyesus Adamtei, Senior Transport Specialist, and Anne-Cecile Souhaid, Sector Director for West, and Central Africa.

Dr Amoakehene expressed the Government’s appreciation to the World Bank for the support which he said would go a long way to address transportation challenges in the metropolis.

Efficient transportation system in the second largest city in Ghana, he noted, would boost the local economy through increased productivity.

KUMAP will significantly enhance Kumasi’s journey towards eco-friendly and efficient urban transport solutions, the Regional Minister added.

GNA

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