Parliament has given its approval for multi-year commitments to crucial road projects, marking the initial phase of the government’s ambitious GH¢13.8 billion “Big Push” program. This significant investment, outlined in the recent mid-year budget review, is slated for domestic financing between 2025 and 2028.
A core component of this initiative is the government’s decisive allocation of all oil revenues and mineral royalties directly to the “Big Push.” Consequently, the foundational GH¢13.8 billion has been formally integrated into the 2025 budget.
During deliberations, a technical team assured the joint Parliament’s committee on Budget and Finance that comprehensive feasibility studies and cost analyses for these projects have already been completed.
The multi-year “Big Push” program adopts a strategic, phased approach, prioritizing a single key project category each year. The focus for 2025 will be on road infrastructure, with subsequent budget cycles, such as 2026, targeting other essential sectors like healthcare, potentially through new hospital constructions.
Overall, the government projects an investment of approximately GH¢70 billion into the “Big Push” by 2028, signaling a significant commitment to national development.
Story By: Eugenia Ewoenam Osei
