The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has underscored government’s commitment to inclusive stakeholder consultation in the development of the Keta Port Project, following a high-level engagement with traditional leaders at the Awormefia’s Palace in Anloga.
The minister led a delegation from the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) to brief the traditional authorities on the findings of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) conducted for the project, which is expected to be one of Ghana’s most significant maritime infrastructure investments in recent years.
The meeting formed part of a series of pre-engagements designed to ensure community buy-in and transparency ahead of the main public hearing, slated for October 23, 2025, to be organised by GPHA in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other regulatory stakeholders.
According to the Regional Minister, the session allowed GPHA officials to “listen to and address key concerns” raised by traditional leaders on issues relating to environmental sustainability, local employment, compensation, and long-term economic benefits for the Volta Region.
“This session with our revered chiefs was a pre-engagement ahead of the main public engagement to be held by officials from GPHA, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other relevant stakeholders,” Gunu stated.
He added that, over the next three days, GPHA officials and representatives from the Ketu South, Keta, and Anlo Assemblies would visit local communities to engage residents and provide detailed briefings ahead of the formal public hearing.
The Keta Port, once operational, is projected to enhance Ghana’s maritime logistics capacity, open up new trade corridors with neighboring countries, and stimulate investment in fisheries, shipbuilding, and industrial processing zones within the eastern coastal belt.
The project’s environmental clearance process is a crucial milestone that will determine the pace of implementation, as authorities seek to balance infrastructure expansion with coastal ecosystem protection and community welfare.
He called for continued collaboration among stakeholders, stressing that the success of the project depends on collective ownership and transparent dialogue.
“Let us continue to stay informed, participate actively, and work together to ensure the Keta Port Project delivers lasting benefits for our people and the Volta Region as a whole,” he said.
The Keta Port Project forms part of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority’s long-term port master plan, aimed at expanding national maritime capacity and positioning the Volta coastline as a strategic trade and investment hub.
