Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini is the Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways
Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini, has stressed that the Ministry will prioritise the development of road networks with wider national impact, rather than paving roads in every single community.
He explained that while the need for improved infrastructure across all communities is valid and recognised, limited resources make it necessary to prioritise projects that have far-reaching economic and social impact.
Speaking during an interview on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, Suhuyini pointed out that the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) government is adopting a strategic approach to road construction.
This means concentrating efforts on major transport corridors that are essential for trade, movement, and national connectivity, rather than spreading resources too thinly across the country.
According to him, priority will be given to critical routes such as the Western Corridor in the northern parts of the country, the Eastern Corridor, and the main roads that provide access into the capital, Accra.
He noted that these roads falls under the Big Push project and will be funded by it.
”It is one of the roads captured under the Big Push project and will be funded through the Big Push funds” he said.
These routes, he noted, are vital not just for linking regions but also for supporting agriculture, industry, and commerce all of which contribute significantly to national development.
He concluded by stating that this approach is not about ignoring the needs of smaller communities, but about ensuring that road investments bring the greatest possible return in terms of economic growth, accessibility, and improved livelihoods across the country.
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