Big Push, transport overhaul crucial to unlocking trade and Investment

Government has indentified transportation as a critical driver of trade and investment as it rolls out a sustained programme to modernise the country’s transport infrastructure.

Speaking on behalf of the Transport Minister at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s Conference and Annual General Meeting, Director of Human Resources at the Ministry, Nathaniel Amonoo Wilson, said the agenda includes expanding road networks under the Big Push initiative, upgrading rail, air and seaport facilities, and promoting sustainable mass transit systems.

He noted that these interventions are central to improving market access, enhancing competitiveness, and supporting long-term economic growth.

“As we all aware, transportation is a key driver of trade, both between nations and within them, promoting socioeconomic growth and development. Transport services are crucial for accessing global markets, improving international trade, and attracting foreign investment. For this reason, the need to develop a seamless, integrated transport system must remain a strategic priority to influence our growth and development.

“Government is therefore embarking on a sustained programme to improve and modernize transport infrastructure and services through road network rehabilitation and expansion under the Big Push Agenda, railway rehabilitation and redevelopment, expansion and rehabilitation of our air and sea ports facilities, and the promotion of sustainable mass transportation systems,” he said.

Presidential Advisor and Special Aide to the President, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, also underscored government’s commitment to building a business-friendly environment that supports private sector growth.

She noted that efficient logistics and transport systems will be central to positioning Ghana as a competitive logistics hub.

“As government, our priority remains to build a business-friendly environment that promotes investment, innovation, and sustainable logistics systems. Through targeted policy reforms, infrastructure upgrades, and partnerships with the private sector – from port modernization and corridor development to railway and inland water transport revitalization — we are laying the foundation for Ghana to become a regional logistics hub. These interventions reflect our belief that a resilient and efficient logistics system is central to achieving industrial growth, food security, and job creation,” she said.

President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Mark Amoamah, on his part says the success of government policies including the 24-hour economy will hinge on the efficiency of supply chains and the robustness of the country’s logistics networks.

“Ghana stands at a critical crossroad as the government strives to reset our nation and implement the 24-hour economy for the benefit of all. The efficiency of our supply chains, the robustness of our logistics networks, and the modernity of our transport infrastructure are key determinants of the success of these policies. This theme challenges us, as leaders and professionals, to move beyond discussing problems but to start engineering concrete, implementable solutions that will truly unlock our nation’s economic potential,” he remarked.