The government has allocated GH¢29.8 billion to its Big Push infrastructure programme in 2027, as part of efforts to accelerate road construction, improve transportation networks and strengthen connectivity between communities and economic centres across the country.
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the allocation during the presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
According to the Finance Minister, GH¢28 billion of the allocation will come directly from the central government budget to support the implementation of the programme.
As part of the funding arrangements, GH¢2 billion has been earmarked for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project, while GH¢400 million has been allocated to commence construction of the Volivo Bridge.
The investments are expected to improve access to markets, facilitate the movement of goods and services, and address transportation challenges affecting communities and businesses.
Dr Forson said the Big Push programme was designed to address longstanding infrastructure challenges, particularly poor road networks that increase transportation costs, delay travel and make it difficult for farmers to transport their produce to markets.
He noted that inadequate road infrastructure had affected workers, farmers, traders and transport operators, with communities losing valuable time and economic opportunities because of poor connectivity.
Beyond the Big Push allocation, the Ministry of Roads and Highways has been allocated GH¢11.3 billion in the 2027 Budget.
Of this amount, GH¢7.8 billion will go towards the ministry’s capital expenditure, while GH¢3.5 billion has been allocated to the Road Maintenance Trust Fund to support the maintenance of existing road infrastructure.
The Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources is also expected to receive GH¢2.5 billion to support interventions in housing, water supply and coastal protection.
The infrastructure allocations form part of the government’s overall expenditure estimate of GH¢389.2 billion for 2027, with direct capital expenditure projected at GH¢100.4 billion.
The government says the investments are intended to shift public spending towards productive infrastructure, improve economic activity, create employment opportunities and strengthen Ghana’s capacity to support long-term economic growth.
Story by Freedom Etsey Lavoe