The Chief of Staff at the Office of the Vice President, Alex Segbefia, has revealed that the government will commit $2 billion annually over the next five years toward infrastructural development across Ghana as part of the Big Push Agenda, a flagship initiative aimed at transforming critical sectors of the economy.
Delivering the announcement as Special Guest of Honour at the 2025 Agotime Kente Festival in the Volta Region on Sunday, August 17, Mr. Segbefia explained that the program is designed to accelerate national development, boost productivity, and stimulate job creation through large-scale investments in education, healthcare, transportation, energy, and tourism infrastructure.
“We will ensure that infrastructure is capable of supporting industries in a sustainable manner. Tourists, domestic or foreign, are more likely to visit a place when they know they can move around safely. That is just one benefit of the president’s Big Push Agenda,” he noted.
According to him, the plan represents one of the most ambitious public investment drives in recent years, channeling resources into schools, hospitals, roads, water systems, and digital infrastructure to support Ghana’s medium- to long-term growth targets.
Turning to community issues, Mr. Segbefia assured the people of Agotime of the government’s commitment to tackling the area’s persistent water supply challenges. He disclosed that through a partnership with the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA), steps are being taken to extend the Adidome Water Project to Agotime and surrounding communities.
“The challenges you raised are already part of the government’s development agenda. We acknowledge that things are far from perfect, but we will not leave your concerns unanswered. Work is ongoing to connect Agotime to the Adidome Water Project,” he told residents.
Mr. Segbefia further highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts in the health sector, pointing to the recent inauguration of a new board for the Ho Teaching Hospital. He described the move as a strategic step towards modernizing healthcare delivery, expanding specialist services, and positioning Ghana as a potential hub for medical tourism in West Africa.
He emphasized that the Big Push Agenda is not merely about physical structures but about creating systems that improve living standards, attract investment, and provide reliable services for both citizens and visitors.
The Big Push Agenda, first outlined by President John Dramani Mahama, is expected to mobilize a total of $10 billion over five years, combining government resources with private sector and international financing. Its goals include reducing infrastructure deficits, creating thousands of jobs, and ensuring that communities such as Agotime benefit from development projects.
As part of the celebrations at the Kente Festival, Mr. Segbefia praised the people of Agotime for preserving kente weaving as a cultural heritage and encouraged them to see the fabric not only as tradition but also as an avenue for economic empowerment, tourism growth, and global recognition of Ghanaian craftsmanship.
