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Statement by the Honourable Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram constituency, Samuel Nartey George on the occasion of the French National Day 2021
Source: parliament_of_ghana
Date: 2021

STATEMENT BY THE HONOURABLE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR NINGO-PRAMPRAM CONSTITUENCY, SAMUEL NARTEY GEORGE ON THE OCCASION OF THE FRENCH NATIONAL DAY 2021 RT Honorable Speaker, Today, 14 of July 2021, France celebrates its National Day. Many think that it commemorates Bastile Day, the beginning of the French Revolution in 1789, But it actually commemorates the "federation” of 1790 as decided by the constiiution of the Third Republic. It celebrates the national unity, the getting together of all different regions and cultures. Unity around values expressed in the motto: Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité - Freedom, Equality and Fraternity. France and Ghana have a long history of Friendship. France was among the first countries to recognize Ghana as an independent sovereign state in 1957 and to establish an embassy in Accra. These respectful and fruitful relations have never faded. They are based on shared values of democracy, freedom, human rights, solidarity and generosity. In the past months, through the pandemic, France has proven constant support to Ghana, discreetly yet efficiently providing PCR tests and vaccines through the COVAX facility, Ghana was the very first country fo benefit. Deeply involved in supporting Schelian armies the war against terrorism, France is sharing with Ghana ifs knowledge, experience, training and capacity building to support our readiness fo keep terrorism away from our homeland. Through investments and trade, the French government and French companies contribute to the development of a flourishing, inclusive and sustainable economy. Ghana france frade in in favor of Ghana and provides us with a surplus of 200 Million USD; over 1 billion USD French investments are currently in Ghana and another 30 to 60 Million USD each year are directly invested from France. In fimes when gatherings are painfully disabled by a pandemic that has killed over 110 000 French, France celebrates the precious value of fogetherness, where the concept of “federation " is a corner sfone: in building a united country along the centuries, in building Europe for over 60 years and in building a multilateral world where each country has a voice. As France celebrates her National Day, | urge this honorable House tfo express ifs commitment to support France's efforts for a healthier, stronger, safer Ghana and more peaceful and equal world. Long live France Long live Ghana Long live the Ghana France friendship HON. SAMUEL NARTEY GEORGE (MP)
Statement by Hon Peter Kwaku Amoabeng-Good Roads for National Developments
Source: parliament_of_ghana
Date: 2026

STATEMENT BY HON. PETER KWAKU AMOABENG — GOOD ROADS FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS Mr. Speaker, roads are one of the most important facilities for a country. They promote the growth of the economy and facilitate smooth communication, and bring convenience to the doorstep of travelers, Effective road network facilitates the carting of goods from the harbours to the hinterland. Similarly, farm products are also transported from the farm gates to the marketing centers. Lack of good road network in a country therefore is a factor to stagnation of the economy under development and constitutes an inconvenience to commuters. Roads, whether trunk, urban or feeder have their unique roles to play in the communities that they may be. For these reasons it is the burning desire of every government to build long fasting roads in their countries. Mr. Speaker, one cannot fathom what would have been the plight of residents of Accra and Tema who cbmmute daily between the city and the harbour city if the 20 kilometer motorway was not built by Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah during the first Republic. The importance of good road network in this country is very crucial and must be taken seriously. The deplorable state of the Accra-Cape Coast road and the poor road network in the country brings to focus the Tema motorway roundabout — Aflao road. Upper East and Upper West regions which are crying for the roads to be constructed and indeed, not only to be constructed for that sake but should be constructed for the sake of protecting human lives on the roads through drastic reduction in accidents. Mr. Speaker, the roads should be constructed to last between 15 and 20 years for the country to derive maximum benefits from whatever investment may be put in them. Mr. Speaker, the Daily Guide, Wednesday October 31% 2001, “suggested that if huge amount of money could be used to construct one stretch of road which could last for 30 years, then it would be in the interest of the country rather than using the loan to construct several roads that will be washed away by rain after 10 years. In some cases, the roads fast less than two years especially most of the roads constructed by our own local contractors compared with those constructed by expatriates such as CP, Taysec, Sonitra etc”. Mr. Speaker, good road network in every country is very essential for its developments and progress. This Government is on course that His Excellency the president has taken good road network in this country as a crucial priority to be implemented and I congratulate him for his vision. Thank you.