Audio By Carbonatix
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has revealed that the government will commence Phase I of its ambitious ‘Big Push’ infrastructure programme this month.
The initiative, which forms a key part of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s policy agenda, is designed to accelerate infrastructure development, boost economic growth, and create sustainable jobs nationwide.
Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, July 8, Mr. Agbodza stated that all necessary groundwork has been completed to pave the way for the project’s implementation.
“We have concluded the studies, the design, and the costing for the first phase of the Big Push project,” he said. “We are currently in the process of securing the relevant approvals under the Public Financial Management Act to enable us to begin works this month.”
He reiterated the government's commitment to expanding and improving Ghana’s road infrastructure as part of a broader vision to support inclusive development and long-term economic transformation.
Latest Stories
-
Ghana housing finance conference adopts communiqué to improve affordable housing access
4 hours -
Special Initiatives Minister urges Wa Technical Institute to enrol more girls as EU-backed solar training lab opens
5 hours -
In the matter of my first year at the Bar
5 hours -
ActionAid Ghana calls for an end to child marriage, greater investment in girls’ rights
5 hours -
Newsfile to tackle World Cup visa scandal, beach demolitions, education strikes, BRICS bid
5 hours -
UK-Ghana Trade & Investment Summit: Trade Resource Centre to help businesses maximise UK-Ghana trade opportunities
6 hours -
Embassy of Denmark celebrates World Maritime Day
6 hours -
Linking LEAP to productive inclusion could cut extreme poverty by 2030 – UNICEF
7 hours -
Trade Ministry backs use of creative arts to rehabilitate prison inmates
7 hours -
Negotiations with government to continue despite strike suspension – GNAT
7 hours -
‘Ghana cannot afford to waste public resources; every cedi has a job’ – Ato Forson
7 hours -
Ghana expects economic boost as World Assemblies of God Congress brings 10,000 delegates to Accra
7 hours -
Joy in Nayilifong as Farouk Aliu Mahama donates 100kVA transformer to improve power supply
7 hours -
Chief Justice urges employers to tackle mental health stigma in workplaces
8 hours -
Analysis: Ghana’s yellow fever numbers reveal a gap between vaccination and protection
9 hours