President Mahama reiterates commitment to link regional capitals with good roads

President Mahama also assured residents of the Upper East Region that roads which were not captured under the first phase of the Big Push programme would be considered under subsequent phases.

Other dignitaries who accompanied the President included Mr Alhassan Suhuyini, Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education, Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of Government Communications, Mr Mahama Ayariga, newly appointed Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mr Akamugri Donatus Atanga, the Upper East Regional Minister and other Members of Parliament in the region.

He said the government’s “Big Push” road programme was designed to prioritise major roads linking regional capitals, while ensuring that major districts also benefited from road improvements.