President John Dramani Mahama has promised the residents of the Bono Region that the long-awaited Jinijini–Sampa road will be entirely asphalted and finished by 2027, reaffirming his administration’s dedication to enhancing road infrastructure throughout the nation.
This initiative, he stated, is part of the government’s commitment to improving road infrastructure nationwide.
While inspecting the ongoing roadwork on Thursday, March 19, 2026, the President recognized that the road has encountered numerous obstacles over the years but assured the residents of the government’s resolve to see it through to completion.
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, mentioned that the project is part of the government’s extensive “Big Push” infrastructure initiative, which he highlighted has already made a considerable impact on employment.
“At the last count, nearly half a million jobs have been generated through the various supply chains of the contractors,” he remarked. “Some contractors actually employ over 1,000 staff in their operations.”
Agbodza encouraged contractors to focus on local hiring, emphasizing that the advantages of the project should reach beyond the road itself.
“So it is not merely a road you are constructing. You are leaving a legacy in this community that the residents will appreciate,” he stated, urging companies to hire carpenters, masons, cooks, and other workers from the nearby communities.
The Jinijini–Sampa road serves as a vital transport route in the Bono Region, and its completion is anticipated to facilitate movement, enhance local commerce, and improve the livelihoods of those in the surrounding areas.
