Ghana’s Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has said, government has secured the $100 million earmarked for the fight against COVID-19 outbreak in the country.

The $100 million is to finance the expansion of infrastructure, purchase materials and equipment, as well as conduct extensive public education on the outbreak.

The President, in a state broadcast on March 11, issued a directive for its release.

The minister said the amount, is now available to be disbursed for its intended purpose.

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 “Mr. Speaker, as announced by President Nana Akufo-Addo on March 11, 2020, during his first broadcast on the coronavirus pandemic, Government has earmarked the cedi equivalent of US$100 million for the fight against COVID-19.

Contrary to views of some sceptics that the money is not available, I wish to assure you that the money has been secured and is available to be disbursed in accordance with our public financial management procedures and rules,” he said addressing parliament on the impact of covid-19 on Ghana’s economy yesterday [March 30, 2020].

The minister reiterated the government’s commitment to continually put in place measures to fight against covid-19, as well as deploy funds when necessary.

“Indeed, from day one, Government has not stopped spending in the fight against COVID-19” Ken Ofori-Atta said.