President Mahama Cuts Sod for Wa-Han-Tumu-Navrongo Road Project

The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has officially cut the sod for the construction of the Wa-Han-Tumu-Navrongo and Hamile roads in the Upper West Region, marking the start of a transformative infrastructure project in the northern corridor.

Spanning over 260 kilometers across the Upper West and Upper East Regions, the project represents a GHC3.7 billion investment, making it the largest road development initiative in the area in recent history.

It forms part of the government’s Big Push infrastructure program, aimed at improving road networks, enhancing regional connectivity and boosting economic development.

The works include significant upgrades within Wa, such as the dualisation of the Wa-UDS-City Centre Road, aimed at easing traffic congestion and beautifying the capital.

In the wider region, the project covers the Wa-Bulenga-Yaala and Wa-Han roads, Tumu-Han-Lawra and Navrongo-Tumu-Sandema regional links, as well as border access roads connecting Tumu to Hamile, Sissili, Chuchuliga and Navrongo.

Addressing chiefs and residents at Guli, a suburb of Wa, President Mahama emphasised the transformative impact of the project.

“For years, these roads have been in deplorable condition. Farmers have struggled to move their produce. Traders have lost goods. Children have spent long hours commuting to school. But no more. Today, we are saying, ‘enough is enough,’” he said.

President Mahama assured that the government had put in place measures to ensure quality construction and timely completion, noting that contractors had been pre-qualified to meet high standards.

He also highlighted the wider benefits, including reduced travel time, lower transport costs, and improved access to education and healthcare.

The project is expected to generate over 2,500 direct jobs and 7,000 indirect jobs for local communities. The government has allocated GH¢13.8 billion for this year and reserved GH¢30.8 billion for next year to ensure uninterrupted progress.

Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, reminded contractors to deliver quality work on time and within budget, warning against shoddy construction or inflated claims.

Meanwhile, the Upper West Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing, expressed the readiness of chiefs, youth, farmers, and traders to support the project.

“This road is not just a development project; it is a symbol of unity, progress, and national integration. When completed, it will open up the Upper West Region to greater trade, tourism, and agricultural expansion,” Hon. Puozuing said.

He described the road as a lifeline connecting farms to markets, patients to hospitals and families to opportunities, reinforcing the government’s vision of equitable development across Ghana.

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