In line with efforts to cut down on its expenditure, the government has placed a ban on the use of V8s and V6s by government officials except for cross country travels.
This was announced by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta during the reading of the 2023 budget and economic policy.
The ban takes effect from January 2023, until further notice.
Additionally, there would be limited budgetary allocation for the purchase of vehicles. “All government vehicles would be registered with GV green number plates from January 2023,” the Minister added.
He also emphasised that “the purchase of new vehicles shall be restricted to locally assembled vehicles.”
Also, only essential official foreign travel across government including SOEs shall be allowed. No official foreign travel shall be allowed for board members, the Minister stressed.
All government institutions are therefore expected to submit a travel plan for the year 2023 by mid-December of all expected travels to the Chief of Staff.
The 2023 budget statement was dubbed “Nkabom budget.”
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, presented the 2023 budget to parliament as part of his constitutional mandate. The budget was dubbed the Nkabom to with “togetherness.”
This budget according to the Minister “reflects the country’s resolve to reset the economy and restore macroeconomic stability. But, to do so, we need the support of the people of Ghana and the cooperation and approval of this Parliament.
“Our goal now is to significantly enhance revenues, significantly cut down the cost of running government, significantly expand local production, invest more to protect the poor and vulnerable, continue expanding access to good roads, education and health for every Ghanaian everywhere in Ghana and the diaspora,” he said.
Source: The Independent Ghana