Woe (Volta Region) October, 2025
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has engaged the Awoamefia of Anlo, Togbi Sri III, and other key stakeholders to discuss the progress of the Keta Harbour Project and address critical matters relating to its development.
The high-level meeting, which was held at the residence of Awoamefia, brought together traditional authorities, local government officials, and technical experts, and forms part of ongoing consultations toward the full realisation of the port project.
Present at the meeting were Madam Sandra Seyram Kpedor, District Chief Executive for Anloga, and Mr Wisdom Seade, Municipal Chief Executive for Keta.
Officials from the GPHA provided detailed briefings on the technical assessments, feasibility studies, and preliminary works completed so far. The discussions sought to ensure that traditional leaders and local stakeholders are fully informed and aligned with the next phase of implementation.
Togbi Sri III and his council of elders raised critical questions concerning the project’s scope, timelines, and potential impact on surrounding communities. The Awoamefia emphasised the importance of transparency, collaboration, and community participation in ensuring that the project meets the aspirations of the people. He also called on residents across the coastal districts to remain cooperative and actively participate in the main public engagement scheduled for October 23, 2025, at Keta.
The upcoming public engagement is expected to provide an open platform for citizens, opinion leaders, and civil society organisations to share insights, seek clarifications, and contribute ideas toward the successful realisation of the Keta Harbour Project.
Mr James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, who was present at the meeting, reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment under the NDC administration to see the Keta Harbour Project to completion.
In his address to the Veritas News, He noted that the project remains a key developmental priority with the potential to boost economic growth, create employment, and transform livelihoods across Keta, Anloga, and Ketu South Districts.
“The Keta Harbour Project is a major developmental priority with the potential to spur economic growth, create jobs, and transform lives across Keta, Anloga, and Ketu South, and open the entire Volta Region to lots of investments”, Mr Gunu said
Also present were Mr Nicolas Waclachi, Chief Executive of Ketu South, Mr Elikem Afetorgbor and other dignitaries and traditional authorities.
Meanwhile, a follow-up stakeholder session is been held at the Keta Municipal Assembly today, Tuesday, 7th October, ahead of the major public forum on October 23. This series of engagements are aimed at strengthening collaboration among GPHA, traditional authorities, local assemblies, and community members to ensure that the Keta Harbour Project delivers inclusive and sustainable development for the entire Anlo coastline.
