GH¢4.12B BIG PUSH ROAD PROJECTS TOP AGENDA AT FIRST 2026 BONO RCC MEETING

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The Government has committed GH¢4.12 billion to 252 kilometers of road projects in the Bono Region under the Big Push Programme, with the projects expected to be completed before the end of President John Dramani Mahama’s tenure.

The investment is set to transform road connectivity across the region, ease transportation bottlenecks and improve the movement of people, agricultural produce, goods and services.

The Bono Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Addae Akwaboa, disclosed this at a meeting of the Bono Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) on 9th September 2026 in Sunyani.

He said the Government’s renewed focus on infrastructure development was already yielding tangible results in the region, with the ongoing road projects expected to unlock economic opportunities and facilitate investment in communities.

According to the Minister, the RCC, in collaboration with the Municipal and District Assemblies and other relevant stakeholders, was closely monitoring the projects to ensure that contractors adhered to agreed timelines and delivered the works to the required specifications and standards.

He stressed the urgency of completing the projects, noting that many communities had waited for improved road infrastructure for several years.

Among the major projects are the 34-kilometre Sunyani Outer Ring Road, Sunyani Inner Ring Road and the 32-kilometre Sunyani–Atronie–Acherensua Road.

Other major projects include the reconstruction of the 80-kilometre Jinijini–Sampa Road, rehabilitation of the 32-kilometre Wenchi–Nsawkaw–Debibi–Sampa Road, the 33-kilometre Berekum–Sekwa Road, and the Wamanafo–Gambia No. 2 Road.

The Berekum inner-city roads, Sunyani–Abesim dual carriageway, Dormaa–Nkrankwanta Road, and Sunyani–Buoku–Techiman Road are also among the projects being undertaken.

Hon. Akwaboa said the Government’s infrastructure agenda extended beyond roads to other critical sectors, including education, health and water.

He disclosed that several projects funded by the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) had been awarded and were progressing at various educational institutions in the region, including the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR).

The Minister commended the Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) for their leadership and commitment to ensuring the effective execution and completion of development projects in their respective areas.

He also disclosed that the ultra-modern office complex of the National Communications Authority (NCA), which had remained abandoned for several years, was nearing completion.

On security, the Minister said the Bono Region had remained relatively calm, although some cases of misdemeanour had been handled by the security agencies.

He, however, expressed concern over the continued threat posed by illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, to the region’s water bodies, forest reserves and farmlands.

He said the Regional Security Council (RESEC), working with relevant agencies, remained actively engaged in efforts to combat illegal mining and protect the region’s natural resources.

The Regional Highway Director, Mr. Edmund Obeng, said the 252 kilometers of roads under construction and rehabilitation formed part of the region’s 836-kilometre highway network.

He explained that the network comprised 103 kilometres of asphalt-concrete roads, 482 kilometres of surface-dressed roads and 251 kilometres of gravel roads.

The ongoing road investments are expected to significantly improve connectivity across the Bono Region and support increased economic activity, trade and access to essential services.