Parliament has approved GH¢5.3 billion for the Ministry of Roads and Highways for the 2026 financial year as part of government’s push to improve transportation infrastructure nationwide.
Alongside the approved allocation, an additional GH¢30 billion in oil revenue has been committed under the Big Push Programme to support major road development and expansion projects across the country. The initiative aims to enhance connectivity and ease transportation challenges in both urban and rural areas.
Despite the approval, the Minister for Roads and Highways, Governs Agbodza, says the amount is still far below what is needed to meet the demands of the sector. Addressing Parliament during the debate on the Roads and Transport Committee’s report, he revealed that ongoing road projects currently stand at a value of over GH¢110 billion.
“I agree with my colleagues on the GH¢5 billion, but the allocation is not enough. Though it may sound like one of the biggest, it does not meet the scale of the work we have underway,” he said.
The ministry continues to push for increased funding to ensure timely completion of critical roads to support economic growth and improve the daily lives of road users.