Mahama to cut sod for Ho-Denu, Dodowa-Afienya-Dawhenya roads

President John Dramani Mahama will cut the sod for the construction of the approximately 99 km Ho–Denu and the 58.5 km Dodowa -Afienya-Dawhenya roads together with some selected town roads under the “Big Push” Project.

The Ho–Denu road is a key corridor linking Ghana to Togo through the Aflao border, with wider connections to Nigeria along the West African coastal trade route.

The Dodowa–Afienya–Dawhenya road corridor is an important transport link in the Greater Accra Region.

The road links Dodowa (Shai-Osudoku District), Afienya (Ningo-Prampram District), and Dawhenya.

It also provides a shorter alternative route between Accra–Tema–Afienya–Akosombo–Ho corridor and parts of the Volta and Eastern Regions.

It reduces travel time for commuters and traders moving between Accra and neighbouring districts.

The government’s “Big Push” initiative is a comprehensive infrastructure development plan aimed at transforming the country’s economy and improving living standards.

The initiative aims to stimulate long-term economic growth, bridge the country’s critical infrastructure deficit create thousands of jobs through large-scale construction projects, and improve the overall quality of life for Ghanaians.

The government plans to invest GH¢13.9 billion in 2025, increasing to GH¢21.2 billion by 2028, focusing on four priority sectors.

These sectors are Roads and Transport, easing congestion, opening up rural areas, and connecting markets to boost economic activity, Energy and Power Generation, providing reliable electricity for industries and households to support growth.

Others are Digital Infrastructure, positioning Ghana for a competitive digital economy and future opportunities, and Urban and Rural Development, improving housing, water, and sanitation services to enhance quality of life.

The initiative will be funded primarily through petroleum revenues and mineral royalties, with a focus on public-private partnerships (PPPs) to bridge the funding gap.

The government has urged local and international investors to participate in the Project, emphasising the importance of PPPs in delivering the projects.

The Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund will play a key role in attracting private capital and international development funding.

Overall, the “Big Push” Project represents a significant effort by the government to address the country’s infrastructure challenges and drive economic growth.

With a projected investment of GH¢21.2 billion by 2028, this project has the potential to transform Ghana’s economy and improve the lives of its citizens.

GNA