Japan Commits to Funding Volivo Bridge Project
Accra, Ghana - 04 June, 2025 - Japan has reiterated its interest in financing the construction of a bridge over the Volta Lake at Volivo, a crucial component of Ghana's Eastern Corridor road project.
This commitment was reaffirmed during a courtesy call by Miyazaki Katsura, Senior Executive Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), with President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, June 3.
The proposed Volivo bridge is a key project under President Mahama's $10 billion "Big Push" initiative, aimed at significantly upgrading Ghana's infrastructure. The initiative, outlined in the 2025 budget, plans to invest $2 billion annually over the next five years in critical sectors, including roads, bridges, education, and healthcare.
According to Katsura, JICA is committed to facilitating further discussions with the Japanese government to secure funding for the project. A technical team will be dispatched to Ghana to assess the additional funding required for the project. This development follows President Mahama's visit to Tokyo during his previous term, where he secured Japan's confirmation to fund the project.
President Mahama has also accepted an invitation to the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in August, where he plans to engage with the Japanese government to secure the necessary funding for the construction of the Volivo bridge. The project is expected to significantly improve Ghana's transportation infrastructure, boosting economic growth and development.
The "Big Push" initiative is a comprehensive plan to drive Ghana's economic growth and development through strategic investments in critical sectors. The inclusion of the Volivo bridge project in this initiative underscores the government's commitment to improving the country's infrastructure and creating opportunities for economic growth.
The proposed bridge is expected to have a significant impact on the local economy, improving connectivity and facilitating trade and commerce in the region.
Source: Lead News Online
