In a bold move to link Ghana’s natural resource wealth to tangible development, the government has allocated GH¢13.8 billion from oil revenues and mineral royalties to fund major road projects under the Big Push Programme. The initiative, unveiled during the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, promises smoother roads, faster trade routes, and fresh job opportunities for Ghanaians.
With logistics and road transport accounting for a significant portion of the cost of doing business in Ghana, this funding signals a strategic pivot—channeling extractive revenues into physical infrastructure that connects farms to markets, communities to services, and businesses to opportunity.
Big Projects, Bigger Expectations
Among the high-impact infrastructure projects included in the plan:
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Oti River Bridge at Dambai: A long-awaited lifeline for farming communities, the bridge will reduce post-harvest losses and cut transport costs for agricultural producers.
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Winneba–Mankessim and Cape Coast–Takoradi dualisation: These upgrades promise faster cargo movement across the coastal belt, lowering costs and boosting investor confidence.
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Navrongo–Tumu and Tumu–Hamile road works: The northern corridor, long underserved, could finally see increased connectivity, easing trade with neighboring countries.
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Kumasi Outer Ring Road (Eastern Quadrant): Expected to decongest the Ashanti regional capital, the project is crucial to freeing up urban movement and commerce.
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Adomi Bridge area road improvements: These enhancements are projected to boost domestic tourism and unlock growth for hospitality and local businesses in the Eastern Region.
Feasibility studies are also underway for transformational undertakings such as the Accra–Kumasi Expressway and the Afram Plains bridge—megaprojects that, if executed, could radically shift the dynamics of inter-regional trade and mobility.
Connecting Resources to the People
Dr. Forson emphasized the philosophy of the Big Push: ensure that oil and mineral wealth directly benefits ordinary Ghanaians—not just in macroeconomic statistics but in daily experiences like shorter travel times, better roads, and lower business costs.
He noted that this funding model is expected to reduce Ghana’s infrastructure financing gap, while stimulating job creation, easing inflationary pressures, and raising the country’s competitiveness in West Africa.
But success will depend on more than just budgets. Analysts warn that efficient execution, corruption-free procurement, and transparent monitoring will be essential to keep the “Big Push” from becoming just another big promise.
A Road Map for Shared Growth?
While road projects rarely capture headlines in the way oil discoveries or economic growth figures do, their impact is often more visible and lasting. A completed highway can slash transportation costs, attract new businesses, and open rural areas to tourism and trade.
If implemented efficiently, the Big Push could serve as a template for resource-led development, proving that Ghana can build more than debt—it can build resilience, connectivity, and long-term prosperity.
Last Updated on July 25, 2025 by Samuel Kwame Boadu
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