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Parliament has approved GH¢5.3 billion for the Ministry of Roads and Highways as part of the 2026 Budget, marking a key step in government’s plan to boost infrastructure development across the country.
Beyond this allocation, an additional GH¢30 billion from oil revenue has been committed under the Big Push Programme to support nationwide road construction and upgrades. The initiative is expected to enhance connectivity and ease transportation challenges in various regions.
Despite the approval, Roads and Highways Minister Governs Agbodza expressed dissatisfaction with the budgeted amount. Contributing to the debate on the Roads and Transport Committee’s report, he stressed that the allocation remains significantly below the ministry’s actual financial requirements.
According to him, the ministry is currently managing road projects valued at more than GH¢110 billion, making the GH¢5.3 billion allocation “woefully inadequate.”
“I agree with my colleagues on the 5 billion, but the 5 billion allocated is not enough. Though it may sound like one of the biggest allocations, it is not enough at all,” he stated.
The minister emphasized the need for increased funding to ensure the timely completion of critical road projects across the country.
