Parliament has approved GH¢5.3 billion for the Ministry of Roads and Highways for the 2026 financial year, a significant move in the government’s ambitious plan to expand and modernise Ghana’s road network.
This allocation is part of a wider infrastructure initiative aimed at strengthening connectivity across the country. Alongside the approved budget, the government has earmarked GH¢30 billion in oil revenue under the Big Push Programme, dedicated to supporting major road development projects nationwide. The goal of this initiative is to finance substantial upgrades, ease transportation bottlenecks, and improve regional access.
During the presentation of the Roads and Transport Committee’s report to Parliament, sector minister Governs Agbodza welcomed the allocation but cautioned that it was insufficient to meet the ministry’s actual needs. He revealed that the ministry is currently supervising road contracts valued at over GH¢110 billion, a figure that dwarfs the newly approved budget.
Describing the allocation as inadequate, Minister Agbodza stressed that the ministry’s commitments extend far beyond what the 2026 budget provides. “I agree with my colleagues on the GH¢5 billion, but the GH¢5 billion allocated is not enough. Though it may sound like one of the biggest allocations, it is not enough at all,” he emphasized.
Despite the funding shortfall, the Ministry of Roads and Highways has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing key road projects. The ministry will continue to work with the government to secure additional resources, aiming to close the funding gap and deliver on its infrastructure promises for the benefit of all Ghanaians.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
