2025 Budget: GH¢13.85bn allocated for roads, hospitals, and schools

The government has allocated GH¢13.85 billion for infrastructure development in the 2025 budget, with funds directed towards roads, hospitals, schools, and housing projects.

Presenting the budget to Parliament on March 11, 2025, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson said the government is prioritising stalled projects left unfinished by the previous administration to prevent waste and ensure taxpayers’ money is put to good use.

“This government is determined to complete projects that have been abandoned due to financial constraints. We must avoid waste and ensure value for money,” Dr Forson stated.

A large portion of the funds will be invested in the road sector, particularly in urban road expansion and major highways that facilitate trade.

According to Dr Forson, major projects such as the Accra-Kumasi Highway expansion and key interchanges in Accra and Kumasi will be fast-tracked.

The government also intends to resume construction on uncompleted hospitals, including the La General Hospital and the Shama District Hospital, which were stalled due to lack of funding.

In the education sector, funds will be used to construct new senior high schools and expand existing ones to accommodate the rising student population.

Dr Forson assured Ghanaians that project costs will be closely monitored to prevent inflated contracts and financial mismanagement.

“Infrastructure is central to economic growth, but we must ensure that every cedi spent results in real development that benefits Ghanaians,” he said.