President John Mahama has directed the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, to make the necessary budgetary allocations for the commencement of the Blekusu Phase 2 project.

This initiative is aimed at mitigating the perennial flooding and destruction caused by tidal waves along the coast of Ketu South and Keta constituencies in the Volta Region.

The directive follows recent tidal waves that have displaced approximately 600 people, leaving communities such as Agavedzi and its surrounding areas in distress.

The president, during a visit to the affected areas, reassured residents of the government’s commitment to providing lasting solutions to the recurring problem.

Speaking to affected residents, President Mahama emphasised funding for the Blekusu Sea Defence Project Phase 2 would be included in the upcoming national budget, which will be presented to Parliament on March 11 by Dr Forson.

Beyond the sea defence project, the government has announced an immediate allocation of a safe resettlement site for those displaced by the water disaster.

According to the president, the twin approach of building a sea defence wall and ensuring adequate resettlement would be crucial in addressing the long-term challenges posed by tidal waves.