Minister of Roads and Highways, Governs Kwame Agbodza, has outlined the government’s ambitious “Big Push” initiative as a critical step toward transforming Ghana’s economic landscape and making the 24-hour economy a practical reality.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Wednesday July 30, he explained that the Big Push programme is designed to provide the necessary infrastructure foundation to enable continuous economic activity, particularly by improving the transport and logistics systems that underpin commerce across the country.
“Why do we have to do Big Push?” he asked rhetorically. “The programme is also intended to provide the infrastructure base needed to support the 24-hour economy by ensuring round-the-clock movement of goods and services.”
According to the Minister, his Ministry has already completed studies and developed comprehensive engineering designs and cost estimates for key infrastructure projects under the Big Push framework. These interventions are intended to enhance road connectivity, reduce travel time, and lower the cost of transporting goods—ultimately impacting food prices and business efficiency nationwide.
Mr. Agbodza was quick to clarify that the Big Push is not a politically motivated or constituency-specific scheme. “It is a big idea to operationalise the 24-hour economy and reset the whole country,” he emphasized.
He added that the success of the initiative would have far-reaching benefits for everyday Ghanaians, especially in reducing the cost of living. “We believe that if Big Push— and I have no doubt that we will succeed— it should lead to lower prices of food in our country because part of the cost of foodstuff is based on the cost of transportation.”
The Big Push forms part of the broader economic transformation agenda championed by the government, aiming to create jobs, improve public services, and ensure inclusive growth through strategic infrastructure investment.
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