The Asante Akim North Municipal Assembly has launched the reconstruction of 144‑kilometres of major roads linking Agogo, Ananekrom and Dome under the government’s “Big Push” programme.
The Big Push” is a major Ghanaian infrastructure program, launched in 2025 with a focus on road development and other sectors like health, education and agriculture.
It is intended to address the nation’s infrastructure deficit through a large-scale, domestically financed initiative with an estimated GH¢13.8 billion for phase one.
The program aims to reduce transport costs, improve connectivity, create jobs, and boost economic activity through multi-year projects.
The initial phase heavily emphasises road infrastructure, with projects in both urban and rural areas across all 16 regions of Ghana.
The program is to be domestically financed through resources like oil revenues and mineral royalties to avoid debt issues associated with previous projects.
Under the programme, priority is given to involving domestic contracting companies to ensure the program creates jobs and wealth within the country.
Madam Sarah Amoakoa, the Municipal Chief Executive, noted at the sod cutting ceremony last Thursday that the Municipality is honoured to be among the four beneficiary assemblies selected in the Ashanti region for Phase One and Phase Two of the Big Push initiative.
She noted that any good thing that happens in Asante Akim North is always an NDC legacy urging the government to extend similar attention to pressing issues such as education and unemployment.
She stated that the road project, which will include four‑lane sections, bridges and drainage works, is expected to be completed within two years using funds from the Consolidated Fund.
Contractors appointed for the work are Munzir Naasr‑Deen, Eng. Hasford Judge Quartey of Dilqui’s International Ltd. and Huan Yuri of Green House Ltd.
Ohene Kwame Frimpong, Member of Parliament for the constituency, praised the NDC administration for prioritising the needs of Asante Akim North, saying “One year into my term has been remarkable, compared with the eight years of my predecessor.
“He noted that the new road network will relieve farmers who have been forced to pay exorbitant transport fares to bring produce to market.”
Ohene Kwame Frimpong also revealed a series of complementary projects already underway as the provision of 3,000 pieces of furniture to Senior High schools, the installation of Mankala and Pataban Communication Networks, and plans for a tomato‑processing factory and a watermelon‑seed distribution programme to support the youth in agriculture.
He added that the MP’s office is lobbying the Health Ministry for additional clinics, the Interior Ministry for new police stations at Abrewapon and Ananekrom, and the Agriculture Ministry for a tomato factory.
He said with the official sod cutting, the assembly and its partners now look to a two‑year timeline that promises improved access, enhanced agricultural productivity and broader socio‑economic opportunities for the people of Asante Akim North.
Nana Kwame Nti, Krontihene of Agogo, expressed gratitude on behalf of the traditional authorities, saying the road project “is an honour to Agogo and its surrounding communities, describing it as a share of the national cake that reflects President Mahama’s promise to deliver development.”
He urged the contractors to deliver quality work on time and warned that shoddy construction would not be tolerated.
The sod cutting ceremony was witnessed by regional officials, including Eng. Agnes Afifua, Regional Manager of Feeder Roads, as well as representatives of the contracting firms, health inspectors, environmental officers and youth groups from the catchment areas.
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