Mahama courts UK investment with $10 billion infrastructure push

President John Dramani Mahama has invited British investors to take advantage of Ghana’s ambitious infrastructure development agenda, highlighting a $10 billion five-year programme aimed at transforming the country’s transport, logistics and economic landscape.

Speaking at the Ghana-UK Investment Summit 2026 in London, President Mahama said infrastructure development remains central to his administration’s economic transformation strategy and offers significant opportunities for international investors.

He revealed that the government is implementing the $10 billion “Big Push” Infrastructure Programme, which will accelerate investments in roads, railways, ports, housing, transport corridors and aviation infrastructure across the country.

“Through the $10 billion five-year Big Push infrastructure programme, we’re accelerating investments in roads, railways, ports, housing, transport corridors and aviation infrastructure,” he said.

According to the President, key projects under the programme include the modernization of Ghana’s Eastern and Western transport corridors and the construction of the flagship Accra-Kumasi Expressway, which is expected to improve connectivity and facilitate the movement of goods and people.

Mahama also announced plans to expand airport infrastructure and pursue the establishment of a new national airline to strengthen connectivity between Ghana and major international destinations, including the United Kingdom.

“We’re expanding airport infrastructure and pursuing the establishment of a new national airline to improve connectivity and facilitate trade, tourism and exports between Ghana and major international markets, including, of course, the United Kingdom,” he stated.

The President further disclosed that the government is modernizing Ghana’s ports and logistics systems to reinforce the country’s position as a preferred gateway for trade and investment into Africa.

He said Ghana’s strategic location, political stability and access to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) market of more than 425 million people, as well as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), make it an attractive destination for investors seeking regional expansion.

Mahama stressed that infrastructure development is critical to supporting industrialization, boosting exports and creating jobs, adding that his government is committed to creating a business-friendly environment that attracts long-term investment.

He encouraged British businesses and institutional investors to partner with Ghana in delivering transformative infrastructure projects that will generate economic growth and shared prosperity.