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The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has announced that government has secured nearly GHS 50 billion to fund major road and bridge projects under the flagship Big Push Infrastructure Programme.
Presenting an update to Parliament on Tuesday, the Minister said the funding, approved by Parliament of Ghana, is supporting large-scale infrastructure development aimed at transforming the country’s road network and boosting economic activity.
According to him, the Big Push programme—an initiative of President John Dramani Mahama—was launched in 2025 to address the deteriorating condition of roads nationwide. He noted that the first phase of the programme focuses heavily on rehabilitating critical road networks and upgrading key economic corridors.
“Over 2000 kilometres of roads across all 16 regions are currently undergoing extensive transformation,” Mr. Agbodza told lawmakers, adding that the programme is also creating jobs and reducing the cost of doing business.
He emphasized that the initiative prioritises the use of local contractors and workers, a move intended to strengthen Ghanaian expertise in the construction sector while ensuring value for money.
The Minister further disclosed that several abandoned road projects inherited from the previous administration have been incorporated into the Big Push programme, with new funding arrangements secured to ensure their completion.
Addressing concerns about procurement processes, Mr. Agbodza maintained that all contracts under the programme comply with the Public Procurement Act. He revealed that while some projects were awarded through sole sourcing to expedite delivery, over 400 contracts have been executed through competitive tendering.
He also highlighted measures put in place to ensure transparency and accountability, including independent value-for-money assessments and stricter monitoring systems to guarantee that contractors are paid only for work completed.
Mr. Agbodza welcomed the continuous scrutiny from Parliament, describing it as essential for maintaining accountability and aligning the programme with public expectations.
He urged lawmakers and the general public to support the initiative, stressing that the Big Push programme is critical to improving road infrastructure and driving national development.
Yaw Boagyan
