The Volta Regional Co-ordinating Council (VRCC) has held its first Regional Co-ordinating Council meeting for 2026 at the Residency Conference Room.

The meeting focused on key development initiatives and issues affecting the region, with the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, providing updates on government’s development agenda and ongoing interventions across the region.

The meeting also welcomed the Ambassador of Namibia to Ghana, H.E. Mrs. Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, following her recent tour of the Volta Region. Her participation provided an opportunity to explore areas of mutual interest and potential collaboration.

Key presentations included the Ghana Education Service’s update on the region’s 2026 BECE performance and school placement, and a report from the Ho Teaching Hospital on Mahama Care activities and achievements in the region from January to June 2026.

Other presentations covered the regional sanitation situation and findings from the VRCC’s routine monitoring activities.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Director, Alhaji Mohammed Avona Akape, MDCEs, Presiding Members, Cordinating Directors, Heads of Decentralised Departments and other key stakeholders.