Accra: Parliament has approved GHS 13.8 billion for road construction and rehabilitation this year, under the government's 'Big Push' infrastructure development programme. This initiative aims to enhance road infrastructure nationwide, fostering economic growth and job creation.
According to Ghana News Agency, the decision follows the adoption of a report by the joint Budget and Finance Committee. The report, part of the Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review of the 2025 Budget Statement, outlined the Multi-Year Commitments for selected road projects under the 'Big Push' initiative. Mr. Isaac Adongo, Chairman of Parliament's Finance Committee, presented the report, highlighting completed feasibility studies, engineering plans, and cost estimates by the Ministry of Roads and Highways.
The approved funding allows the government to enter into multi-year contracts for executing these projects. Notable road projects include the dualisation of Ofanko-Nsawam, Kasoa-Winneba, Winneba-Cape Coast, Cape Coast-Takoradi, and the rehabilitation of Wa-Han Road, among others. Additional projects entail upgrading roads such as Tumu-Hamile, Han-Lawra, Navrongo-Tumu, and dualisation projects in Techiman-Nkonsia, Takoradi-Agona Junction, and Adenta-Dodowa.
The Ministry of Finance is mandated to update Parliament on project execution progress, in line with Section 3(4) of the Public Financial Management Act. Furthermore, the Committee will report annually on the performance of these multi-year expenditure commitments, as stipulated in Section 33(4) of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921).
