By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei
Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has called on all stakeholders to rally behind the newly launched Ghana Infrastructure Plan (GIP), describing it as a defining step toward building a modern, connected, and resilient nation.
Speaking at the official launch of the Plan, Mr. Nyarko Ampem reaffirmed government’s commitment to ensuring that the GIP becomes the cornerstone of Ghana’s infrastructure transformation agenda.
“This launch is a milestone that marks a decisive step toward transforming our nation’s infrastructure landscape and accelerating Ghana’s journey toward sustainable, inclusive growth,” the Deputy Minister said.
He noted that the Ghana Infrastructure Plan is a practical expression of President John Dramani Mahama’s vision for continuity and long-term national development that transcends political cycles. The Plan, he added, not only sets a clear roadmap for infrastructure investment but also strengthens coordination and accountability across government and private sector actors.
Mr. Nyarko Ampem explained that the Ministry of Finance is focusing on three key imperatives essential to the Plan’s success — collaborative financing, effective coordination, and strategic communication. These, he said, will ensure the Plan does not remain a policy document but becomes a living framework that drives real transformation.
“We at the Ministry of Finance stand ready to co-lead on all fronts. Infrastructure financing is a foremost priority of President Mahama’s government. Through the Big Push Initiative, we have allocated GH¢13.9 billion, part of a US$10 billion medium-term programmed financing to accelerate infrastructure expansion,” he announced.
The Deputy Minister further revealed that government is strengthening the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) as a key vehicle for blended financing, while also reforming the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework to attract more private capital into major infrastructure projects.
He emphasised that beyond technical soundness, the success of the Ghana Infrastructure Plan would depend heavily on strategic communication and public engagement.
“This Plan represents a grand national vision,” he said. “We must communicate it effectively to inspire collective ownership and attract private sector partnerships for its implementation.”
Mr. Nyarko Ampem reaffirmed the Finance Ministry’s readiness to partner the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Parliament, and the private sector to execute the Plan effectively, stressing that its full implementation would mark a turning point in Ghana’s economic renewal.
The Ghana Infrastructure Plan, prepared by the NDPC, provides a comprehensive 30-year roadmap for infrastructure development, focusing on transport, energy, water, sanitation, digitalization, and housing. It aims to promote inclusive growth, enhance productivity, and ensure long-term resilience in Ghana’s economy.
