Nii Lantey Vanderpuye supports the government’s decision to impose a GH¢1 levy on fuel
The National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Program (DRIP), Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has said that the government’s decision to impose a GH¢ 1 on fuel levies is a step in the right direction.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Thursday, he said that to be able to resolve the issue of recurring debt in the energy sector, the government’s decision, which is to introduce a GH¢1 fuel levy, expected to generate substantial revenue to help clear debts and stabilise the power supply, is “a good step.”
The former Member of Parliament emphasised that a small contribution from every Ghanaian towards the fuel levy can collectively make a huge difference.
He added that the accumulated funds will help address the country’s energy challenges and ensure a reliable power supply.
“If every Ghanaian is willing enough to give GH¢1 on a litre of fuel, we will be able to accrue so much; almost 57 billion, to be able to take care of the difficulties and challenges we have in meeting the demands of the energy sector,” he added.
According to him, the government, through such policies, is making a thoughtful and intelligent approach in tackling the difficulties and challenges of the country.
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