Roads Ministry moves to ease payment bottlenecks affecting consultants

Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Agboza acknowledged the critical role of engineers in national development and described the professional institutions as important partners in improving infrastructure delivery and strengthening decision-making.

The Ministry said measures were being put in place to ensure consultants are able to perform their professional responsibilities without unnecessary delays arising from contractors’ payment certificates.

The professional bodies also raised concerns about consultancy, contracting, project administration, maintenance and the broader operating environment for engineering practice.