Ghana’s largest independent power producer, Sunon Asogli Power GH Ltd has constructed a 4km-concrete road from the power plant to Pentecost Junction, a popular place at Kpone in the Republic of Ghana.
Sunon Asogli, which was established in 2006, has been very supportive to the people of Kpone.
The 4-kilometer road, estimated at the cost of $4 million, was constructed in partnership with the Kpone-Katamansu Municipal Assembly (KKMA) and it is intended to provide convenience for the chiefs and people of Kpone and its environs.
Speaking at the commissioning of the Kpone concrete road on Tuesday, the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia expressed the government’s commitment in constructing more concrete roads in the country.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to constructing more roads this year since roads have become the core of Ghanaians for convenience.
Chronicling some selected roads in the Kpone Municipality which would be given a facelift, Dr Bawumia mentioned the Kpone township roads, Community 22 to Atadeka road, Afariwaa, Appolonia, Kakasunanka Numbers 1&2, Mac Baron to French man roads, among others.
The Vice President was optimistic that when completed, the roads would minimise the ordeal commuters go through daily and improve accessibility in the municipality.
He expressed the government’s appreciation and that of the community to Sunon Asogli Power Ghana Limited, the Chinese government, overseas shareholders and other development partners for the kind gesture.
He further urged the power generating company to continue to partner with the area’s assembly to meet the needs of the people of Kpone.
He was so much praise for China for its continuous demonstration of its willingness to be an important partner of Ghana with several developmental projects, especially when it comes to road construction and industries.
The Chairman of Sunon Asogli Power Limited, Mr. Yang Qun said the construction of the road was the demonstration of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of the power company to Ghana.
The electricity demand in the country keeps growing and this is a boost to Ghana’s economy.
He said Sunon Asogli Power and Shenzhen Energy are looking at further investments in the sector. We hope we receive all the support needed to see this as a success.
“Sunon Asogli Power is very committed to continue being the most efficient and reliable IPP in the country. We will also ensure that we continue to meet the needs of the community, as it is our corporate-social responsibility.”
Source: www.energynewsafrica.com
