President John Dramani Mahama has affirmed his government’s commitment to safeguarding coastal communities in the Volta Region through the continuation of the West Africa Coastal Areas Management Programme(WACA), a major intervention initiative aimed at addressing the devastating impact of tidal waves and coastal erosion.

The President gave the assurance on Wednesday, April 29, during a visit to tidal wave-hit communities in the Volta Region, where he responded to growing concerns about delays in the implementation of the project.

Communities along Ghana’s coastline, particularly in the Ketu South Municipality and surrounding areas, have for years battled the destructive effects of tidal waves, which have displaced families, destroyed homes, and disrupted livelihoods.

Addressing the Fuveme residents, President Mahama indicated that funding allocated for the project remains intact and has not been diverted.

He disclosed that a total of $150 million earmarked for the initiative is secure, and efforts are underway to ensure that work resumes in earnest to provide long-term protection for vulnerable coastal settlements.

“We protected the $150 million that is meant for the West Africa Coastal Areas Management Programme (WACA) project. So your money is safe and the project is going to go on. Some of the other World Bank projects stalled and the money is being repurposed for other important priorities and so I just want to ask for your cooperation as we continue the processes to do the work.”