Parliament has sanctioned an allocation of GH¢5.3 billion for the Ministry of Roads and Highways for the fiscal year 2026. This approval is part of a larger governmental initiative aimed at improving the nation’s transportation infrastructure.
Additionally, GH¢30 billion derived from oil revenue has been designated under the Big Push Programme to facilitate road development projects across the country.
The programme is anticipated to finance significant upgrades intended to enhance connectivity and alleviate transportation difficulties nationwide.
Nevertheless, during the discussion regarding the Roads and Transport Committee’s report on the budget estimates for 2026, Roads and Highways Minister Governs Agbodza voiced his apprehension that the sanctioned amount falls significantly short of the ministry’s actual requirements.
He pointed out that the ministry is currently managing road projects worth over GH¢110 billion, characterizing the allocation as “woefully inadequate” in light of the magnitude of the ongoing projects.
“I concur with my colleagues regarding the 5 billion, but the allocated 5 billion is insufficient; although it may appear to be one of the largest allocations, it is far from adequate.”
