Parliament has approved GH¢5.3 billion for the Ministry of Roads and Highways for the 2026 financial year, marking a key step in government’s push to expand and modernise Ghana’s road network.
The allocation forms part of a broader infrastructure drive targeted at strengthening nationwide connectivity.
Alongside the approved amount, government has earmarked GH¢30 billion in oil revenue under the Big Push Programme to support major road development projects across the country.
The initiative is expected to finance significant upgrades aimed at easing transportation bottlenecks and improving regional access.
Presenting the Roads and Transport Committee’s report, sector minister Governs Agbodza welcomed the allocation but cautioned that it falls far short of the ministry’s actual financial requirements.
He disclosed that the ministry is currently supervising road contracts valued at over GH¢110 billion.
Describing the allocation as inadequate, the Minister said the ministry’s obligations 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 stressed.
Despite the shortfall, the ministry says it remains committed to advancing critical road projects while continuing to engage government on securing additional resources to address funding gaps.
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