The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMA) has once again absolved itself of blame for the Akosombo dam spillage disaster. Over 30,000 people were displaced after the Volta River Authority (VRA) spilled excess water from the Akosombo and Kpong dams in September 2023. Stakeholders questioned the data-sharing system between the GMA and VRA; however, the Director-General of […] The post We
The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has reiterated the government’s commitment to providing funding for farmers affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage in October 2023. The government pledged a $40 million relief package for the affected farmers on October 28, 2023, to help restore livelihoods in the areas affected by the floods. The […] The post Akosombo
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has asked the public to take precautions in their road usage to prevent crashes. This follows the current change in the weather condition pattern across the country, which is often characterized by the blow of dry and dusty winds. The Authority, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said visibility […] The post Take
Management of Citi FM and Citi TV has handed over a resettlement centre with ancillary facilities to residents of Kpando Torkor in the Kpando Municipality of the Volta Region. The blocks have the capacity to accommodate about 250 people. The gesture comes in response to the devastations caused by the spillage of the Akosombo dam […] The post Akosombo
To facilitate the resumption of schools in the Mepe traditional area, the epicentre of the Akosombo Dam flood disaster, the Mepe Development Association (MDA) has relocated over 400 displaced persons from various safe havens, including St. Kizito Senior Technical School. The displaced persons, most of whose homes were destroyed by the flood, have been moved […] The post Mepe
The National Road Safety Authority has begun a process to register road transport service providers as part of its mandate to regulate the road transport sector with a special focus on road transport service providers. Beginning in March 2024, road transport service providers including transport companies, unions, transport departments of all State Agencies, school bus […] The post NRSA
Residents of Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region have threatened to oppose political activities in the area this year due to the poor state of roads. The residents claim that the government has ignored their pleas for improved roads, causing frustration for commuters. During a demonstration, the residents expressed their displeasure, highlighting the challenges posed […] The post Don’t
Kofi Bentil, Vice President of IMANI Africa, has critically assessed the impact of the Akosombo Dam spillage, categorizing it as a major failure on the part of the Volta River Authority. Participating in a panel discussion on the Africa Leadership Initiative West Africa (ALIWA) on Thursday, January 25, Mr Bentil emphasized the need for a […] The post Akosombo
A senior Sanitation Specialist with the World Bank, Ing. Harold Esseku, says the Volta River Authority (VRA) must ensure that the mega disaster caused by the spillage of the Akosombo Dam does not occur again. Speaking at a panel discussion on “Building Resilience: A Socio-Economic Response to Natural Disasters” during the Africa Leadership Initiative West […] The post Akosombo
The Volta Regional Ghana Education Service (GES) has assured of its readiness to put in place measures to ensure that displaced teachers return to the classroom. This assurance comes after the Member of Parliament for North Tongu District, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, stressed the need to entice affected teachers to return for the continuity of teaching […] The post We’re
The Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly (LeKMA) will focus on the construction of drains this year as part of infrastructural development, according to Mr. Mordecai Quarshie, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), who informed the Ghana News Agency (GNA). Mr. Quarshie mentioned that a 10-kilometer drain had been awarded for construction, with funding from the District Assembly Common […] The post We’re
The Member of Parliament for the North Tongu constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says he’s disbursed about GH¢150,000 to the Ghana Education Service in the district to clear six months’ rent advance for 167 teachers displaced by the Akosombo Dam spillage. Speaking to Citi News, the MP emphasized the need to entice affected teachers to return […] The post Akosombo
Schools and students in flood-affected communities in the Volta Region are set to benefit from a $500,000 USAID support aimed at facilitating a return to normalcy. These schools were severely impacted during the flood crisis, with many being submerged or converted into camps to house displaced residents. The US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has […] The post Akosombo
Shasha Marley Ghanaian reggae artiste, Julius Amua-Sekyi, with stage name Shasha Marley,is out with a new single ‘Spintex Road Traffic Jam’ to the delight of fans. The mid-tempo song features Read More... The post Shasha Marley Releases ‘Spintex Road
The government has pledged to commit resources to enable contractors working on four major bypasses on the Kumasi-Accra Highway to execute the projects. The construction of the Osino, Anyinam, Enyiresi, and Konongo bypasses is part of the Government’s agenda to dualize the Kumasi-Accra Highway. The four bypasses cover over 40 kilometers, with 11.6 km for […] The post Govt
DPS Group, manufacturers of quality pipes and household plastics and importers and distributors of pharmaceutical products in Ghana, demonstrated its commitment to community welfare on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, by extending support to communities affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage. DPS Group made a substantial donation of essential food items to Citi FM/Citi TV, in […] The post Akosombo
Following the recent Akosombo Dam Spillage that displaced residents in Lower Volta, OmniBSIC Bank staff have demonstrated their generosity and commitment to the community through the Bank’s Staff CSR project known as the SEEK Initiative. Recognizing the urgent need for support, the bank’s staff raised funds and donated essential supplies to families now residing at […] The post OmniBSIC
On Tuesday, December 26, 2023, the management and staff of Citi FM and Citi TV uplifted the spirits of children at Tokpo, one of the communities affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage, by spending Boxing Day with them. Hundreds of children in the area located in the Shai Osudoku district in the Greater Accra Region […] The post Help A Christmas
“Better be unborn than untaught, for ignorance is the root of misfortune” – Plato It is very alarming to see the increasing number of unauthorised structures put up Read More... The post KoKMA-Lokko Road: When Developers Flout Buidling
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah has broken ground for the construction of a two-lane dual carriageway on the Kasoa to Winneba stretch of the Accra-Cape Coast highway. The dualization process will begin from Krispol City to Winneba in the Effutu Municipality. In the urbanized section of the stretch, where traffic is heavy, […] The post Amoako-Attah
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