Five issues government will be fixing soon - Ken Ofori-Atta outlines
The Minister said government will soon address some key concerns of the protestors including; unemployment, water shortage and congestion on major highways in the country.
Jonas Danquah 
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has assured #FixTheCountry campaigners that the Akufo-Addo government will swiftly address some five concerns raised by aggrieved citizens.
Addressing a press briefing today in Accra, Mr Ofori-Atta said the government will in the coming days address some key concerns of the protestors including; unemployment, water shortage and congestion on major highways in the country.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, In the coming days, we will move swiftly to address some of the issues that the #Fixtheeconomy have raised. First, I am working with the Minister for Water and Sanitation to immediately ensure potable water to areas with felt need, especially in the most urban areas," Mr Ofori-Atta said.
"Second, I am working with the Ministers of Roads and Highways, Transport and Interior to address congestion along the major highways.
"Third, we are fast-tracking the implementation of the US$200million Jobs and Skills Programme to enhance job creation significantly. This intervention is designed to facilitate new and expanded private sector businesses to employ a lot more people. This we believe is a more sustainable way to rebuild this economy instead of expanding Government employment schemes".
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He also stated that the government will be rolling out eight interventions under the Ghana Cares "Obaatanpa" programme.
"These will be in the Health, Agriculture, Tourism, Trade, Digitization, Science and technology, Housing and financial services.
"Fifth, by the end of July, we will have a new Development Bank that will provide long-term wholesale financing to the private sector through Commercial banks".
