President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to delivering critical road infrastructure, as he officially cut the sod at Tritrinu for the redevelopment of the Atimpoku–Asikuma–Anyrawasi–Ho–Denu–Aflao road under the ambitious Big Push Project.

The redevelopment of this major stretch, which links several key towns across the Volta Region and serves as a vital corridor to Togo, is expected to significantly improve road safety, reduce travel time, and open new opportunities for trade, tourism, and socio-economic growth.

Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony, President Mahama assured citizens that the Big Push Project was carefully designed to bring transformative development across the country through targeted infrastructure.

He explained that contractors had been strategically allocated sections of the road network to ensure efficiency and faster completion.

According to him, no contractor will spend more than 24 months on a stretch, as the works have been divided into manageable phases to avoid delays.

He further emphasised that priority had been given to Ghanaian construction companies, noting their capability to deliver quality results comparable to foreign firms. He cited First Sky Limited as one of the leading local companies that had earned trust and recognition for its consistent work on major projects.

President Mahama also disclosed that the government had secured significant financial backing for the project, with funds already available to ensure that contractors are paid promptly. The Finance Minister, he noted, has pledged that every certified contractor working under the Big Push initiative would receive payment within two weeks of submitting their certificates.

To ensure transparency and accountability, he announced the establishment of an Advisory Secretariat under the Office of the President. This Secretariat, staffed with engineers and technical experts, will monitor progress by conducting regular inspections at every stage of construction.

The redevelopment of the Atimpoku–Aflao road is expected not only to improve the daily lives of commuters but also to boost business for local enterprises, including the hospitality industry.

President Mahama pointed out that improved accessibility would benefit establishments such as hotels and guesthouses, encouraging tourism and expanding economic activity across the region.

He assured citizens that the project would go beyond roads, with parallel investments in schools, hospitals, and other social amenities under the Big Push framework.

The ceremony brought together traditional leaders, government officials, contractors, and community members, who welcomed the project as a long-awaited intervention to address the deplorable state of the region’s road networks.

With construction works set to begin immediately, the Atimpoku–Asikuma–Anyrawasi–Ho–Denu–Aflao road project stands as one of the flagship undertakings of the Big Push initiative, symbolising the government’s determination to deliver enduring infrastructure for national development