Keta (Volta Region) June, 2026
Dr. Elikplim Afetorgbor, the Volta Regional representative on National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), has urged the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) to provide a clearly defined implementation timeline and publish a binding local content plan for the proposed Keta Port project.
Dr. Afetorgbor made the appeal during a stakeholder sensitisation meeting held in Keta a few days ago, where the Director-General of the GPHA formally presented the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) certificate for the project to traditional authorities and key stakeholders.
According to him, the transparency in the project’s rollout, particularly regarding local participation, is essential to ensure that host communities derive tangible benefits. According to him, the absence of a publicly available and enforceable local content framework raises concerns about how employment, procurement, subcontracting, and skills development opportunities will be distributed among residents of Anlo and surrounding communities.
Dr. Afetorgbor who served as one of the key stakeholder participants further stressed that making the local content plan accessible would not only enhance accountability but also strengthen public trust and promote inclusive participation in the implementation process. He noted that growing public interest in the Keta Port project demands clear assurances that the initiative will deliver both national economic value and direct socio-economic benefits to affected coastal communities.
Other stakeholders at the engagement, including Togbi Joachim Acolatse, Paramount Chief of Kedzi, echoed similar concerns. He called on the GPHA to ensure that local communities are fully integrated into all phases of the project, from planning through to execution, to guarantee equitable participation and benefit-sharing.
These call comes amid growing public interest in ensuring that the project delivers tangible economic benefits to host communities along the Anlo coastline
The Keta Port project continues to be positioned as a major transformational infrastructure initiative for the Volta Region. At a recent related engagement, Major General Paul Seidu Tanye-Kulono disclosed that about 42 companies have already expressed interest in participating in the development of the port, indicating strong investor confidence as the project advances into its next phase.
