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The Ghanaian government has taken a significant step towards boosting the country’s development with the signing of two grant facilities worth approximately $23 million (about 3.5 billion Japanese Yen) with Japan. The agreement was signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Hiroshi Yoshimoto, on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
The grants are to support two key projects. The first is the Kumasi Inner City Ring Road Improvement Project, which aims to ease traffic congestion and enhance urban mobility in Kumasi, Ghana’s second-largest city. The second is the Northern Region Improvement of Health Care System Project, which targets the underserved Northern Region, expanding facilities and services to enhance community well-being, including better maternal and child care.
According to Mr. Ablakwa, the support fulfills commitments made to President John Mahama during his recent working visit to Japan. “It’s great to see promises made to President Mahama during his recent working visit to Japan materialize,” the MP added. He expressed optimism about the impact of the agreement on Ghana’s growth and bilateral relations with Japan.
The signing of these grant facilities demonstrates the strong bond of friendship between Ghana and Japan, with Japan continuing to support Ghana’s infrastructure and health sectors. The projects are expected to deliver lasting benefits to both Kumasi residents and communities across the Northern Region.
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