The Bono Regional Minister, Joseph Addae Akwaboa, has announced a comprehensive list of key road projects earmarked for construction and rehabilitation under the government’s “Big Push” infrastructure programme, designed to accelerate socio-economic development across the region.

Speaking at the first meeting of the Bono Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) and the inauguration of new members in Sunyani, the Minister said the initiative would significantly improve road connectivity, trade, and access to essential services in the region.

Among the major roads slated for development are the Alaska–Catholic University (Ring Road), Berekum–Sampa Road, Sunyani–Techiman Road, Berekum–Seikwa–Nsawkaw Road, and the Sunyani–Atronie–Hwidiem Road, which is being executed in partnership with Newmont Ghana.

Other critical stretches to receive attention include the Techiman–Wenchi–Wa Road and the Kyeremasu–Gambia Road.

The Minister noted that, beyond these flagship projects, routine maintenance works are also ongoing on several feeder and urban roads to improve accessibility and facilitate economic activities, particularly in agricultural communities.

“The Big Push programme will not only open up the Bono Region for investment and trade but also improve the daily lives of residents by reducing travel time and transportation costs,” Mr. Akwaboa stated.

Touching on security, Mr. Akwaboa described the general situation in the Bono Region as calm and stable, despite isolated incidents of chieftaincy disputes, robbery, theft, rape, and drug-related crimes.

He commended the security agencies, as well as Municipal and District Security Councils (MUSECs and DISECs), for their vigilance and professionalism in maintaining peace and order.

In a major health sector update, the Minister revealed that the Sunyani Teaching Hospital has now received full legal recognition following the passage of its Legislative Instrument (L.I.), officially confirming its teaching hospital status.

The formalisation of the hospital’s status, he explained, clears the way for the establishment of a Medical School at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), a milestone that will advance both healthcare and human resource development in the region.

“The establishment of the UENR Medical School will not only strengthen medical training and research but also enhance healthcare delivery for our people,” he said.

“We call on all stakeholders — traditional authorities, institutions, and development partners — to support this transformative project.”

The RCC meeting was attended by Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), members of the Regional House of Chiefs, representatives from the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), and heads of departments and agencies, who pledged to collaborate in driving the region’s development agenda.