President, John Dramani Mahama, has promised that all 16 regions of the country will benefit from his government’s newly launched Big Push infrastructure programme.

The initiative, which focuses heavily on road development, was unveiled on Tuesday at a ceremony in Afienya in the Greater Accra Region.

President Mahama said the programme aims to improve national connectivity, open up economic opportunities, and support food distribution and industrial growth.

“We have been designing road projects across the length and breadth of the country,” he said. “Every region is going to benefit from its share of the Big Push programme.”

Three-tier focus

Speaking at the launch, Mr Mahama outlined three main priorities for the programme.

The first, he said, is the construction and rehabilitation of inter-regional roads connecting regional capitals—such as those linking Accra to Ho and Accra to Cape Coast.

The second priority is improving roads between the country’s 261 district capitals to facilitate travel and access to public services.

“We believe that districts that are close should have good roads linking their district capitals to each other,” he explained.

The third area of focus is road infrastructure in agricultural and industrial areas. The government has identified key food-producing zones and industrial hubs that will see targeted investment to improve logistics and support economic activity.

Broader development goals

The Big Push is a flagship initiative of President Mahama’s administration and is seen as central to his broader development strategy. Officials say the programme is designed to help address long-standing gaps in Ghana’s transport infrastructure.

Details of the total cost and funding sources for the programme have not yet been made public, though the government is expected to work with both local and international partners.

President Mahama said the investment is necessary to build a modern, inclusive economy.

“We’re making sure no region is left out,” he said. “This is about connecting our people, supporting our farmers and industries, and creating opportunities across the country.”