President John Dramani Mahama has stressed that the newly launched Big Push infrastructure programme is reserved for qualified contractors capable of delivering on large-scale projects.
Launching the initiative at Afienya in Accra on Tuesday, September 16, the President said the programme was too crucial to be handed to unqualified operators.
“There are a few wheelbarrow contractors who have come to me saying, ‘Oh, I hear they are distributing projects under the Big Push. I want one.’ I say, ‘My friend, this is not for wheelbarrow contractors.
“You are my friend, but I won’t give it to you because it is not meant for wheelbarrow contractors,’” Mahama stated.
He explained that the government has carefully selected experienced local and international firms, many of which are already handling ongoing projects, to ensure speed and efficiency.
Some contracts awarded before his administration took office have been repackaged under the programme to avoid delays and ensure completion.
The Big Push is a flagship initiative designed to accelerate national infrastructure development and deliver projects that will have a lasting impact on Ghana’s growth.
