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Govt terminates contract of Engineers & Planners in Savannah Region

The Roads and Highways Ministry has terminated the road contract between the government of Ghana and Messrs Engineers and Planners contractors.

The contract, which had the contractors working on the Tamale-Salaga-Makango road in the Savannah Region, according to the Ministry, was ended based on what they described as unnecessary delays in its completion.

In a letter dated August 17, 2020, the Ministry directed the Savannah Regional Highways Engineer to terminate the contract.

Fast forward August 25, 2020, a letter from the Savannah Regional Highways Engineer confirmed the termination of the contract.

Work on the 59.12-kilometre road was awarded to Messrs Engineers and Planners in 2016 by the erstwhile government.

The contract was abandoned by the contractor in 2017, when the New Patriotic Party (NPP) came to power.

“The contractor, Messrs Engineers and Planners contractors from all indications have failed to perform under the above contract,” the letter stated.

The contractors, Engineers and Planners, refused to comment on the termination when contacted.

Meanwhile, some staff of the contractors on Saturday, August 22 were seen working on a portion of the road.

They say they are back to execute the contract.

But the Savannah Regional Minister, Adam Salifu Braimah, has directed the contractors to move from the area as a new contractor is coming.

Source: 3 News

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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