The Ministry of Roads and Highways has held discussions with the University of Ghana on how best the Ministry could absorb the cost of the rehabilitation of some University roads into the Ministry�s 2014 budget.
A statement by Alhaji Amin Aminu Sulemana, the Minister for Roads and Highways and copied to the Ghana News Agency on Monday said the discussions followed the University authorities� intention to start levying tolls on all vehicles using their roads, which have been rehabilitated under an agreement with a private firm.
It said the Ministry had already stated the government�s view and that the rehabilitation of campus roads was a laudable initiative because such schemes facilitated and supported academic work.
It, however, said there was concern that the introduction of tolls could create a number of inconveniences for some of the regular and rightful road users.
�It is hoped that a more conducive solution could be found to end the controversy generated by the announcement of the tolls,� the statement said.
Alhaji Sulemana said the Ministry would ensure that roads on the campuses of major institutions were maintained at reasonable standards across the country.
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