The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has outlined key interventions introduced by the government since January to improve the economy, create jobs, and strengthen essential public services.

Speaking during the opening of the third meeting of the first session of the ninth Parliament, Mr. Ayariga explained that the government’s policies were beginning to yield results across various sectors, particularly in energy, education, health, and local development.

He noted that the economy was rebounding, inflation had dropped to single digits, and the cedi was showing stability.

According to him, these improvements were the result of prudent spending and better debt management, which had restored confidence in the financial system.

The Majority Leader mentioned that the government had paid over 2.8 billion cedis in National Health Insurance claims, clearing arrears that had long affected healthcare providers.

He added that an additional 3.4 billion cedis had been released to the National Health Insurance Authority after the decoupling of the National Health Reserve Levy, ensuring reliable funding for new initiatives such as Free Primary Health Care and Mahama Cares.

He indicated that the government expected active membership of the National Health Insurance Scheme to reach 20 million by the end of the year.

On education, Mr. Ayariga explained that schools were running smoothly under the Free Senior High School policy and that the academic calendar had not been disrupted.

He assured that the government would continue to invest in education and skills development to support the youth.

He also pointed to progress in local governance, noting that district assemblies had received timely Common Fund allocations, which were boosting local economies and creating jobs.

The Majority leader highlighted ongoing road construction and other infrastructure projects as part of the government’s broader plan to improve living conditions and drive growth.

He commended the Speaker and staff of Parliament for maintaining professionalism and openness, adding that Ghana’s Parliament had once again been ranked the most open on the continent by the Africa Open Parliament Index.

Mr. Ayariga reaffirmed the government’s commitment to accountability and inclusive growth, stressing that the administration of President John Dramani Mahama would continue to focus on policies that make life better for ordinary Ghanaians.

By: Jacob Aggrey