President John Dramani Mahama has visited communities within the Volta Region devastated by latest tidal waves, assuring affected residents of swift authorities intervention.
The catastrophe has displaced roughly 600 folks in areas comparable to Agavedzi, leaving many homeless and in misery.
During his go to, President Mahama directed the Minister of Finance to make instant budgetary allocations for the graduation of the Blekusu Sea Defence Project Phase 2. The initiative goals to curb the recurring destruction brought on by tidal waves in Ketu South and Keta.
“Funding for the sea defence project will be captured in the budget to be presented to Parliament in a few days,” he assured the victims.
Beyond the ocean defence initiative, President Mahama introduced that the federal government would safe a secure resettlement web site for displaced households.
“There are two things we have to do—build a sea defence wall and provide accommodation for those affected,” he emphasised.
The devastation brought on by tidal waves in Ketu South and Keta has been a persistent difficulty, prompting heightened authorities consideration.
Volta Regional Minister James Gunu recently spent a night with affected residents to evaluate the scenario and reinforce the federal government’s dedication to long-term local weather resilience measures.
Below are images highlighting President Mahama’s go to to the realm:
