We are spending where it matters most, five statutory funds paid in full – Ato Forson

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the government is prioritizing spending on essential services, having fully paid the third-quarter allocations to five statutory funds. These funds include the District Assemblies Common Fund, the Ghana Education Trust Fund, the National Health Insurance Fund, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, and the Road Maintenance Trust Fund.

In a social media post, Forson highlighted that these payments are directed towards critical areas such as education, healthcare, roads, and community development, emphasizing the direct impact on the lives of Ghanaians. He stressed that every payment is made with the understanding that there are people whose needs depend on these services, underscoring the human aspect of financial responsibility.

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