The Bono East Regional Minister, Hon. Francis Owusu Antwi, has commended the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) on its recent initiative to safeguard utility infrastructure amid the construction of big push roads across the country.

Hon. Antwi made the commendation when the Bono East Regional Office of the Commission called on him to inform him about its operational activities and plans with regard to the big push road construction.

According to the Regional Minister, both roads and utilities are very important for the sustainable development of the nation.  ‘’All these are important for the nation; we need the roads, and we need the utilities too, he emphasised.

The PURC Bono East Regional Manager, Mr. Cassiel Eghan Asiedu, provided insights into the need to safeguard utility infrastructure and other installations in the country. He said these installations are critical national assets which should be protected at all times. He added that safeguarding utility infrastructure ensures reliable electricity and water supply for socio-economic development.

The Commission’s regional office also met with other stakeholders including Ghana Water Limited (GWL, Bono Region), Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo, Techiman Area Office), Ghana Highway Authority (Bono East Regional Office) and the various Contractors undertaking construction of big push roads in the region.