Gov't considers absorbing Western Rail Line reconstruction under Big Push Programme
John Dramani Mahama revealed that the government is considering absorbing the Western Rail Line reconstruction under its flagship 'Big Push' programme during his address at the 2026 May Day celebration parade at Jackson Park in the Eastern Regional capital. The President declared, "We are considering absorbing the Western Rail Line under the Big Push programme."
The announcement forms part of a broader government strategy aimed at reviving defunct state-owned assets and boosting industrial productivity across the country. The President confirmed that the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has resumed operations, while key financial institutions, including the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) and the National Investment Bank (NIB), have been successfully recapitalised. He also said the Tema Shipyard was showing clear signs of recovery. He urged workers not to remain passive observers when the management of state enterprises engages in misconduct or operational inefficiencies.
Mr. Joshua Ansah, the Secretary-General of the TUC, welcomed the government's efforts but stressed that the state cannot tackle the employment crisis on its own. He emphasized that sustainable, long-term employment requires a competitive and well-resourced private sector. He called on the government to introduce measures aimed at reducing borrowing costs for businesses, including placing a cap on the spread between lending and deposit rates to encourage higher levels of private investment.
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President Mahama and the TUC convened at the May Day celebration. The government is considering a significant change to its 'Big Push' programme - but what does this mean for a vital sector?
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