Gov’t to assign major city streets to private businesses for redevelopment – Ayariga

Government Minister Mahama Ayariga announced plans to assign major city streets to private businesses for redevelopment and maintenance. Speaking during a Government Accountability Series on October 5, 2026, Ayariga disclosed that the initiative would be overseen by President John Dramani Mahama. The private entities involved would include banks, manufacturing companies, construction firms, logistics companies, and insurance firms.

These businesses would assume responsibility for improving and maintaining their assigned streets, including street lighting, greenery, and safe walkways. Ayariga stated that under President Mahama's direction, all streets in the major capital cities would be assigned to private businesses. He explained that this arrangement would allow companies to have their names associated with streets while preserving the names of existing personalities.

An example given was the Obasanjo Highway, where a company like Access Bank could be tasked with redeveloping and maintaining the road. Access Bank Obasanjo Highway would then become a reality, with the bank responsible for ensuring the street's development, maintenance, lighting, greenery, and safe walkways. The government is seeking support from financial institutions and other private businesses to carry out this initiative.

Ayariga stated that the program would commence in the coming days and weeks as part of the government's efforts to enhance infrastructure in urban communities.