Mahama announces GH¢685 million to begin coastal protection works under WACA

President John Dramani Mahama announced GH¢685 million to begin coastal protection works under the West African Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project, speaking at the Hogbetsotso Festival durbar in Anloga. He described planned breakwaters, groynes and revetments, dune fixation, beach replenishment, wetland and lagoon restoration, and livelihood support for young people, women and persons with disabilities.

Why it matters

The allocation puts a figure on Ghana's response to erosion in Volta Region coastal communities such as Fuveme.

Source: Ghana News Agency · 8 November 2026

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