Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has unveiled major investments in road infrastructure and education as part of the government’s 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy, aimed at accelerating national development and expanding access to quality education.
Presenting the budget to Parliament on Thursday, Dr. Forson revealed that GH¢4.3 billion has been allocated to the Ministry of Roads and Highways for nationwide road construction projects.
“In addition, GH¢3.0 billion has been earmarked for the Ghana Road Maintenance Trust Fund to construct 10 kilometres of roads in each of the 166 constituencies in 2026, ensuring that roads in areas most in need remain motorable,” he said.
He further noted that GH¢30 billion under the Big Push Infrastructure Programme will be used to construct strategic roads and bridges, linking national and regional capitals and boosting economic activity across the country.
On education, Dr. Forson disclosed that GH¢33.3 billion has been allocated to the Ministry of Education in 2026 to fund key programmes and initiatives, alongside GH¢9.9 billion for the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund).
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, with GH¢4.2 billion set aside for its implementation next year.
“To end the double-track system and enhance the quality of secondary education, GH¢1.1 billion has been allocated under the Ghana Secondary Learning Improvement Programme (GSLIP) in 2026,” Dr. Forson added.
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