The governments of Ghana and China have signed the Implementation Agreement for the commencement of the China-Aid Annex Office Building Project.
This follows successful conclusion of negotiations, which began about three years ago, as well as the signing of the Minutes of Meetings for the onsite feasibility study in June, 2019.
The China-Aid Annex Office Building Project, which is to be funded by the Chinese Government under the Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between China and Ghana is a six-storey building to be situated at the south of the existing office building.
The Project will include an ultra-modern office space for the Minister, the Chief Director, Directors and Officers, and will host a Conference Room, Press Room, Banquet Hall, Gym, Clinic, Flag Holding room and underground Parking Lot, among others.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey signed on behalf of Ghana while Chinese Ambassador Lu Kun initialled for his country, at a brief ceremony held in Accra.
Madam Ayorkor Botchwey highlighted the importance of aid received from China as crucial to Ghana’s development particularly the Ministry.
“This Ministry in particular remains appreciative of the building of our Headquarters in 2013 and now the construction of the Annex Office Building. Ghana cherishes the bonds of friendship and our continued engagement and collaboration in several other areas of national endeavour.”
She said “the construction of the Annex Office Building project is of great importance to the Ministry as the facility will resolve the problem of inadequate office space which has been occasioned by the increase in the number of staff.”
Construction of the Annex Office Building is expected to commence soon and completed within one and a half years as stipulated in the agreement.
Story By: Nathaniel Nartey.
