President John Dramani Mahama has tasked Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to secure funding for the commencement of Phase II of the Blekusu Sea Defence Project.

According to him, this is part of the resettlement of those whose homes have been affected by tidal waves and to address the persistent tidal waves devastating communities in the Volta Region.

“So I am going to ask the Finance Minister to include funding to start Phase II of the Blekusu Sea Defence Project,” he stated.

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This comes after the President on Thursday, March 6, visited Agavedzi to assess the destruction caused by the recent tidal waves, which has displaced hundreds of residents.

He acknowledged their suffering and reiterated that urgent steps were being taken to provide both immediate relief and long-term solutions.

President Mahama further outlined a two-pronged approach to tackling the crisis.

“There are two things we need to do—start building Phase II of the defence wall and, at the same time, resettle those whose houses have been affected. So we will look for a more suitable site for the resettlement project.”