The US$10 billion 'Big Push' Programme for accelerated infrastructure development received a major boost following the allocation of GH¢13.85billion in the 2025 budget for its commencement.
In addition to this, the government also announced five new initiatives with an allocation of GH¢651.3million.
The five initiatives include, the Women's Development Bank which received GH¢51.3million, National Apprenticeship Programme, GH¢300million, 'Adwumawura' Programme, GH¢100million, the National Coders Programme GH¢100million, and the Assembly Members allowance, GH¢100 million.
The Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, announced this when he presented the 2025 Budget in Accra yesterday.
