[ad_1] As part of the annual stakeholder engagements for the Volta River Authority’s emergency preparedness plan, officials of VRA led by the Deputy Chief Executive in charge of services, Ing. Ken Arthur, met with the Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey and representatives of various security agencies. This meeting comes as the Volta River Authority began its…
[ad_1] Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the Akufo-Addo government to face the realities of the economic landscape and prioritize policies that foster the growth of industries, leading to job creation and increased investment. Additionally, he suggested diversifying public enterprises like the Volta River Authority (VRA) and the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) by involving…
[ad_1] In the wake of recent Akosombo dam spillages that have had devastating impacts on downstream communities of Mepe, Volta Region, it is imperative to implement forward-thinking measures to prevent such catastrophic occurrences in the future. Through my years of experience as an engineer and safety professional, there is a need for me contribute to…
[ad_1] Mepe Mankralo Togbe Korsi Nego has urged the Volta River Authority (VRA) to take steps to prevent excess water from causing further harm to his people in the future. Togbe Korsi Nego made the plea during a visit by the Gaming Commission, which donated assorted items to the central relief pool. He also called…
[ad_1] Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh on Tuesday, 7th November 2023 led officials of the Volta River Authority and the National Disaster Management Organization as part of the VRA’s routine visits to affected areas. Addressing a gathering of stakeholders at the NADMO Emergency Operations Centre at the North Tongu District Assembly in Battor, the…
[ad_1] The Ewe Association of Chicago, USA (Milenorvisi Group) has called on the Volta River Authority (VRA) to take steps to stop the flooding of communities downstream when excess water is spilled from the Akosombo dam. The president of the association, Caroline Amexo, believes this would ensure widespread damages are not caused to households, livelihoods…
[ad_1] Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has revealed that the Volta River Authority (VRA) will be hauled before Parliament to answer questions over the spillage of the Akosombo Dam which has displaced many residents. More than 30,000 residents along the Volta River have been displaced with properties running into millions of cedis destroyed. Addressing journalists in…
[ad_1] The Volta River Authority (VRA) has announced the conclusion of the controlled spilling of the Akosombo dam. In a statement issued on October 30, the VRA said, “The Volta River Authority (VRA) wishes to inform the public, particularly residents living along the Lower Volta River and its environs, that the controlled spillage from the…
[ad_1] The Volta River Authority (VRA) has brought to an end its spillage of the Akosombo Dam. This is contained in a release issued by the Authority on October 30, 2023. “The Volta River Authority (VRA wishes to inform the public, particularly residents living along the Lower Volta River and its environs that the controlled…
[ad_1] The Volta River Authority (VRA) has made significant reductions in the spilling rate of the Akosombo and Kpong Dams due to the recession of rainfall in the area. Over the past week, the spill rate has decreased from a peak of 180,000 cuft/sec to 20,000 cuft/sec. This decrease will prevent the overflow of…
