Government Promises Transformation: Roads, Railways, and Industrial Development for Western Region

The Western Region is highlighted as a significant contributor to Ghana’s economic progress, with a rich cultural heritage and notable historical figures like Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.

President of Ghana H.E John Dramani Mahama disclosed promising significant investments and transformative initiatives for Ghana’s Western Region. Highlighting the region’s economic importance.

“The Western Region is often called the Natural Resource Basket of Ghana, and has been the engine of our nation’s economic progress for generations.” President Mahama.

President Mahama unveiled key development commitments include a $10 billion “ Big Push” infrastructure investment over five years, with specific focus on transportation, industrial development, and community empowerment.

President Mahama emphasized infrastructure improvements, stating, “We’ll prioritize road projects, including the dualization of the Takoradi-Agona Nkwanta-Elubo highway to enhance trade and transport.”

President Mahama made these assertions at the Presidency on 30th July, 2025 during the courtesy call by the Western Regional House of Chiefs.

In addressing oil and gas communities, he pledged direct community benefits:

“ Nananom, discovering oil and gas in the western region must be a blessing, not a burden. Communities like Atuabo , Half Assini and Anochi must see concrete benefits from this natural resource. My government will ensure that we invest in improving education, health care, roads, bridges and agribusiness infrastructure in the oil and gas producing enclaves.” He said.

He affirmed government’s commitment to strengthen local participation, promising to “ensure that young people in the region have preferential access to employment, procurement contracts and technical training.”

Tackling illegal mining emerged as another critical focus. President Mahama was resolute.

“We’ll turn our waters blue again and return the forest and land reserves to their natural pristine states.” He said.

The address concluded with a call for national unity, with President Mahama urging traditional leaders to be “ambassadors of peace, development and unity.”