President John Dramani Mahama will on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, officially cut sod at two separate locations in the Volta and Greater Accra regions to mark the commencement of key projects under the government’s Big Push Infrastructure Agenda.
In the Volta Region, the President will break ground for the redevelopment of the Atimpoku–Asikuma–Anyirawase–Denu–Aflao Road, a vital corridor that links several communities and facilitates cross-border trade with Togo.
“The Big Push is about fixing our roads, bridges, and critical infrastructure so that every Ghanaian, no matter where they live, feels connected to the opportunities of growth,” President Mahama said.
“The Volta Region deserves a modern road network that will open up its economy, boost agriculture and tourism, and improve access to neighbouring countries.”
In the Greater Accra Region, the President will cut sod for the construction of the Dodowa–Afienya–Dawhenya Road, along with the upgrading of selected feeder and township roads.
“Accra is expanding rapidly, and our people cannot continue to suffer hours of traffic and poor road conditions. With the Big Push, we are easing congestion, improving mobility, and giving commuters the dignity of better roads,” he emphasised.
The Big Push Infrastructure Agenda, a flagship of the Mahama administration, seeks to inject massive investment into Ghana’s infrastructure base, prioritising roads, bridges, schools, and health facilities.
“This is not just about asphalt and concrete. It is about jobs for our youth, opportunities for our contractors, and hope for our communities. Every road we build is a road to better living standards for our people,” the President noted.
Mr. Mahama reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to balanced regional development, stressing that the Big Push will reach every corner of the country.
“From Accra to Aflao, from the North to the South, the Big Push will leave no region behind. We are building for today and for the future generations of Ghanaians,” he declared.
The sod-cutting ceremonies in Volta and Greater Accra are expected to attract chiefs, opinion leaders, contractors, and community members, signalling the government’s renewed focus on infrastructure as a driver of inclusive growth.
Story: Patrick Asford Boadu
