Parliament has approved GH¢5.3 billion for the Ministry of Roads and Highways for the 2026 fiscal year, signaling a renewed national commitment to expanding and modernising Ghana’s road infrastructure.
The allocation forms part of the government’s broader strategy to strengthen transportation networks and enhance connectivity across all regions. As part of this push, government has also earmarked GH¢30 billion in oil revenue under its flagship Big Push Programme to support major road development projects nationwide.
The combined funding is expected to drive critical upgrades, reduce transportation bottlenecks, and improve access between rural and urban communities.
Minister Says Allocation Far Below Actual Needs
Presenting the Roads and Transport Committee’s report to Parliament, Roads Minister Governs Agbodza welcomed the approval but raised concerns about the massive gap between the allocation and the Ministry’s actual funding needs.
He revealed that the Ministry is currently supervising ongoing road contracts valued at over GH¢110 billion, far exceeding the amount approved for 2026.
“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,”
— Governs Agbodza, Minister for Roads and Highways
The Minister stressed that despite the significant allocation, the Ministry’s obligations extend far beyond what the budget provides.
Big Push Programme to Support Major Projects
The government’s Big Push Programme, expected to invest GH¢30 billion of oil revenue into infrastructure, has been positioned as a major driver of road sector transformation. The funds will support flagship projects aimed at reducing congestion, rehabilitating deteriorated highways, and opening up new economic corridors.
However, analysts note that without sustained financing, the gap between approved allocations and actual project costs could slow down progress.
Ministry Remains Committed Despite Funding Gap
Despite the budget shortfall, the Ministry has assured that it will continue advancing critical road projects across the country. Officials say engagements with government will continue to secure additional resources necessary to address outstanding contractual obligations.
As Ghana pushes forward with its ambitious infrastructure expansion goals, attention will now shift to how effectively the approved funds, and the Big Push Programme, can bridge the gap between national aspirations and financial realities.
