President John Dramani Mahama has directed Ghana’s Finance Minister Hon. (Dr.) Ato Forson to allocate funds for the commencement of phase two of the Blekusu Sea Defence Project to mitigate flooding in the areas and beyond.
He acknowledged the urgent need for action during a visit to Agavedzi, a suburb in the Volta Region of Ghana, where he assessed the destruction caused by tidal waves. Hundreds of residents in Salakope, Amutinu, and Agavedzi in Ghana have been displaced by recent flooding.
“So, I am going to ask the Finance Minister to include funding to start phase two of the Blekusu Sea Defence Project,” Mahama stated.
President Mahama further emphasized a dual approach: “There are two things we need to do—start building phase two of the defence wall and, at the same time, resettle those whose houses have been affected. So, we will look for a more suitable site for the resettlement project.”
