Tag Archives: VRA

Dam spillage disaster: Government to restore livelihoods of victims

The DCE for North Tongu in the Volta Region, Divine Osborn Fenu has revealed that the government is implementing measures to ensure the restoration of the livelihood of the people affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage.

The DCE for North Tongu in the Volta Region, Divine Osborn Fenu has revealed that the government is implementing measures to ensure the restoration of the livelihood of the people affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage. He added that roads leading to the various affected communities are to be rehabilitated to …

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The VRA Director says that bats are the cause of the power outages in Dormaa Ahenkro and its surroundings

  Recent power outages (Dumsor) in Dormaa Ahenkro, the Bono Region, and the surrounding area have had a detrimental impact on local businesses and production. Speaking to the Dormaa Municipal Director of the Volta River Authority/ NEDCo, Mr John Anim, he noted that the fluctuations over the past two (2) …

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VRA to be hauled before Parliament over Akosombo Dam spillage says Majority Leader

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 …

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VRA made profit for the first time in 9years – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said the Volta River Authority (VRA) made profit for the first time in nine years. He noted that stable electricity power has been provided under his administration. The President disclosed this on his Facebook page as part of the achievements of his government in …

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VRA pushes to make Ghana sub-regional power supply chain hub

The Volta River Authority (VRA) is advocating for the creation of a sub-regional power sector supply chain hub in Ghana, to serve as a reservoir for critical machinery and equipment needed for power production and distribution. “When the borders were closed, we had to struggle to get some people in …

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Patients detained at VRA Hospital released after MP settled bills

Four Patients detained for their inability to pay their medical bills at Volta River Authority (VRA) Hospital at Akosombo have finally been released after the Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman Thomas Ampem Nyarko went to their rescue. The patients include new mothers who delivered through Cesarean Section after complications during …

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Volta River Authority Donates Food Items To The Flood Victims In The North East Region At Nalerugu

The Volta River Authority (VRA) has made yet another donation of food items to the NADMO in the North East Region.    The items which is include; Rice, Cooking Oil, Milk, Suger, etc. were presented by Mr. Osman Ayuba the Managing Director of the North Electricity Company (NEDCO) on behalf …

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Pwalugu Multi-Purpose Dam Project: Contractor Begins Site Clearing, Construction of Camp Sites and Access Roads

    Power Construction Corporation Of China (POWERCHINA), the contractors of Ghana’s Multi-Purpose Dam (Hydro-Power, Irrigation and Solar facility) which currently ongoing at Pwalugu, (a boundary community between North East and Upper East Regions of Ghana) the has begun the clearing of the Project Site, construction of Contractor’s Project Camp Sites, …

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Pwalugu Multi-Purpose Dam Project: Chiefs Heap Praises Government and VRA for Community Sensitization Process

  The Volta River Authority (VRA) is currently undertaking an aggressive Stakeholder and Community Sensitization in the Upper East and North East Regions as part of the construction of the Pwalugu Multi-Purpose Hydro and Irrigation Dam (PMD) with Solar facility. After an extensive Pre-implementation Phase engagement with key Stakeholders at …

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Construction of Pwalugu Multi-Purpose Dam commences

The President H. E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo cut the sod in November 2019 for the construction of the Multipurpose Dam.   The dam will benefit Ghanaians in many aspects such as electricity, fisheries, irrigation and control of flood.   The primary components of the Pwalugu Multi-Purpose Dam Project consist …

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