DRIP equipment must not be diverted for private commercial use - National Coordinator
Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), cautioned Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies against the misuse of DRIP equipment. He stated, "The DRIP equipment is meant for the development of our districts and must not be diverted for private commercial purposes." Mr. Vanderpuye gave the caution during a stakeholder engagement with Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs), Municipal and District Coordinating Directors and DRIP Coordinators in the Volta Region held on Monday in Ho.
The meeting formed part of efforts by the National Secretariat of DRIP to address operational challenges confronting the programme and strengthen coordination among stakeholders. Discussions at the meeting focused on accountability, effective management and proper utilisation of DRIP equipment to ensure efficient road maintenance and infrastructure improvement across districts in the region. Mr. Vanderpuye urged coordinators and assembly heads to approach the programme with seriousness and commitment, noting that DRIP remained a key intervention aimed at improving local road networks and supporting community development. He also advised assemblies to prioritise regular maintenance and servicing of the machines to ensure their durability and efficiency.
The engagement ended with an interactive session where participants raised concerns and sought clarification on operational and implementation issues relating to the programme. Mr. James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, stressed the need for transparency, accountability and stronger collaboration between DRIP Coordinators and the various MDCEs. Mr. Gunu urged assemblies to safeguard the equipment and ensure that the machines were used responsibly for the benefit of communities across the region.
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Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, National Coordinator of DRIP, addressed MDCEs and DRIP Coordinators in the Volta Region. The discussion centered on the use of DRIP equipment - and how to ensure proper management.
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