Contractors who delay projects risk losing Big Push contracts – Agbodza

Road contractors who fail to meet their project deadlines risk being excluded from future phases of Ghana's Big Push program, according to Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza. The minister emphasized that the government will no longer grant additional contracts to firms that have fallen short in completed projects entrusted to them.

He emphasized that timely completion and proven ability to execute projects would be crucial factors in the government's selection process for subsequent road projects. Agbodza shared these concerns during a recent visit to the Northern Region to inspect road projects nationwide, specifically praising the progress on the Tamale Outer Ring Road currently under construction by China Railway No. 5, Sinohydro Corporation Limited, and Munisco Construction.

The minister expressed confidence that the project would be finalized by the end of 2027, highlighting its significance to the development of Tamale, one of West Africa's fastest-growing cities. He emphasized that the completion of the road would enhance mobility and pave the way for further investment and improved quality of life for the city's residents.