Government allocates GH¢28 billion to 'Big Push' Programme

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced a GH¢28 billion allocation to the Big Push Programme in the 2027 Budget to support infrastructure development across the country.

Presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026, he said the funding would help improve road networks and other infrastructure that connect communities and create economic opportunities.

FULL TEXT: 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presented by Dr Ato Forson

According to Dr Ato Forson, GH¢2 billion of the allocation has been set aside for the Ghana Market Access and Connectivity Project to improve access to markets and facilitate the movement of goods and services.

The government has also allocated GH¢400 million to begin construction of the Volivo Bridge as part of efforts to improve transport links and connectivity.

Explaining the importance of the investment, the Finance Minister said the programme was aimed at developing infrastructure that would benefit people and businesses 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.

He added that the allocations formed part of the government’s broader plans to improve infrastructure, strengthen economic activity and make it easier for people to access markets and other essential opportunities.

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