Government has allocated GH¢28 billion to the Big Push Programme in the 2027 Budget, with GH¢400 million set aside to begin construction of the Volivo Bridge.
The allocation is part of government’s broader infrastructure investment aimed at improving connectivity and linking communities to economic opportunities.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced the funding while presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12.
He said the programme would receive a separate allocation to support infrastructure development across the country.
“We have allocated a separate GH¢28 billion to the Big Push Programme to advance the infrastructure that connects people to opportunity,” he told Parliament.
Providing details of the allocation, Dr Forson said GH¢2 billion would go to the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project, while GH¢400 million would be used to commence construction of the Volivo Bridge.
“Of this allocation to the Big Push: GH¢2 billion has been allocated to the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project; and GH¢400 million to begin the construction of the Volivo Bridge,” he said.
The Volivo Bridge allocation is intended to facilitate the start of the project, while the funding for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project is expected to support improved access between communities and economic centres.
The GH¢28 billion provision is separate from the GH¢11.3 billion allocated to the Ministry of Roads and Highways for capital expenditure and road maintenance activities.
Dr. Forson said the Roads Ministry allocation would support improvements in road infrastructure and maintenance across the country.
“We have allocated GH¢11.3 billion to the Ministry of Roads and Highways to improve the connections between our communities, production centres and markets,” he told Parliament.
He further outlined how the amount would be distributed between capital expenditure and road maintenance.
“Out of this amount, Mr Speaker, we have made the following allocations: GH¢7.8 billion for capital expenditure of the Ministry of Roads and Highways; and GH¢3.5 billion to Road Maintenance Trust Fund.”
The Big Push Programme is government’s major infrastructure investment initiative aimed at improving transport connectivity and supporting economic activity through road and other infrastructure projects.
Together, the allocations provide funding for road construction, maintenance and connectivity infrastructure, with the Big Push receiving a separate GH¢28 billion allocation in the 2027 Budget.
