President John Mahama has directed the Minister of Finance to make the necessary budgetary allocations for the commencement of the Blekusu Phase 2 project. This initiative is aimed at mitigating the perennial flooding and destruction caused by tidal waves along the coast of Ketu South and Keta constituencies in the Volta Region.
The directive follows recent tidal waves that have displaced approximately 600 people, leaving communities such as Agavedzi and its surrounding areas in distress. The President, during a visit to the affected areas, reassured residents of the government's commitment to providing lasting solutions to the recurring problem.
Speaking to affected residents, President Mahama emphasised that funding for the Blekusu Sea Defence Project Phase 2 would be included in the upcoming national budget, which will soon be presented to Parliament. "Funding for the sea defence project will be captured in the budget to be presented to Parliament in a few days," he assured.
Beyond the sea defence project, the government has also announced an immediate allocation of a safe resettlement site for those displaced by the disaster. According to the President, the twin approach of building a sea defence wall and ensuring adequate resettlement would be crucial in addressing the long-term challenges posed by tidal waves. "There are two things we have to do; that is building a sea defence wall and also accommodation for those affected," President Mahama added. .res-302{ width: 320px; height: 50px; } @media (min-width: 500px) { .res-302{ width: 336px; height: 280px; } } @media (min-width: 800px) { .res-302{ width: 728px; height: 90px; } } The devastation caused by tidal waves in Ketu South and Keta has been a recurring issue. The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, recently spent a night with victims in Ketu South to assess the extent of the damage and reassure them of the government's support.
