WORLD BANK COMMITTED TO SUPPORT BUS RAPID TRANSIT IN KUMASI

•	Mr. Ousmane Diagana briefing the Asantehene on the details of the project
•	A group photograph of the world Bank delegation at the Manhyia Palace
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WORLD BANK COMMITTED TO SUPPORT BUS RAPID TRANSIT IN KUMASI

The World bank has reaffirmed its commitment to support Kumasi in urban mobility improvements through its collaboration on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, which is a vital component of the Kumasi Urban Mobility and Accessibility Project (KUMAP).

Mr. Ousmane Diagana, Regional Vice President for Western and Central Africa said this when he led a high-level delegation from the World Bank to pay a courtesy call on His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene to discuss the potential impact and feasibility of the BRT initiative for the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area.

According to Mr. Ousmane Diagana, the KUMAP project seeks to address the growing transportation challenges facing Kumasi, which is one of the largest cities, as it experiences rapid population growth.

He mentioned that the project also aims to introduce an efficient, sustainable, and integrated transport system across Kumasi and its surrounding districts, including Ejisu, Kwadaso, Oforikrom and Atwima Nwabiagya South.

The Regional Vice President expressed the World Bank’s strong support for the BRT initiative, emphasizing the importance of urban mobility for fostering inclusive and sustainable development in Ghana. He assured Otumfuo Osei Tutu II that the World Bank would provide the necessary financial and technical support once the Government of Ghana submits its proposal.

“We are fully committed to collaborating with the Government of Ghana to enhance transportation systems in Kumasi, and we are excited to support this vital project,” said Mr. Diagana. “The BRT system aligns with the World Bank’s broader development goals, which include improving infrastructure and ensuring inclusive growth across the region.

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in his remarks expressed profound gratitude to the World Bank for its continued support for Ghana’s development, particularly in the area of transportation infrastructure. Otumfuo emphasized the importance of the BRT project in transforming Kumasi’s transport system, which is vital for the city’s growing population and overall urban development.

“We are deeply grateful to the World Bank for its sustained commitment to Ghana’s growth. I am confident that this project will not only enhance transportation in Kumasi,” he stated.

Mr. Randy Wilson, head of Transport Department at KMA acknowledged the importance of the BRT project for improving transportation in the City. He stressed on the project’s improvement and its impact on improving productivity and also creating jobs.