President Akufo-Addo inaugurates 15KW VRA Solar Power Plant at Kaleo
By Sualah Abdul-wahab President Akufo-Addo has inaugurated a 15KW Solar Power Plant phase two project at Kaleo in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region. The plant constructed by the Volta River Authority with support from the German Development Bank is expected to increase Ghana’s and VRA’s generation capacity and diversity by adding more […]
World Bank pledges humanitarian support to displaced in Akosombo Dam spillage
The World Bank has pledged its readiness to support the government of Ghana in its response to the humanitarian crisis in the Lower Volta basin, where thousands of residents lost their homes, farms, and businesses to floods as a result of the spillage of the Akosombo Dam by the Volta River Authority. Speaking at the […]
No fumigation contract has been awarded to Zoomlion – VRA clarifies
By: Dominic Hlordzi The Management of the Volta River Authority (VRA) says its attention has been drawn to a story in the electronic media which claimed that it has contracted Zoomlion to undertake fumigation of areas affected by the controlled spillage from the Akosombo Dam. VRA said it has not awarded any contract to Zoomlion […]
Mahama urges VRA to expedite relief action for flood-affected communities
Former President and NDC 2024 flag bearer, John Mahama, has called on the Volta River Authority (VRA) to hasten efforts to support residents in communities along the Volta River affected by the spillage from the Akosombo Dam. Flooding due to the spillage has forced many communities in the North, South, and Central Tongu districts of […]
VRA justifies decision to spill Akosombo,Kpong dams despite rippling effect on communities
By: Nana Ama Omari The Volta River Authority, VRA, began its controlled spillage of water from the Akosombo and Kpong dams on September 15, as a result of high inflows into the dams, leading to the water level exceeding its upper level. According to VRA officials’ the spillage has become necessary to prevent the water […]
Do not politicize VRA dam spillage – NPP Communicator takes on NDC
By: Roberta Gayode Modin Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Hajia Rabi Salifu has discouraged the opposition party from politicizing the Volta River Authority (VRA) dam spillage and called for broader stakeholder consultation to salvage the situation. The NPP Officer’s statement was in reference to a publication by ModernGhana.com where the Volta Regional […]
VRA signals possible controlled spillage of Akosombo, Kpong Dams over consistent rise in reservoirs
The Volta River Authority, VRA says due to consistent high rise in the Akosombo reservoir elevation over the past few weeks, it may be compelled to spill the Akosombo and Kpong dams from November 1, 2022 should the current situation persist. Management is of the view that the possible controlled spillage will help maintain the […]
