The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) today joined residents of the Ketu North District at the Pentecost Church in Dzodze for a town hall meeting ahead of the commencement of the dualisation of the Dzodze stretch of the Big Push Road Project.

The engagement provided an opportunity for direct interaction with residents to explain how the road construction will be carried out and to address concerns relating to properties that may be affected, including communication and compensation processes.

The Acting Volta Regional Highway Director of the Ghana Highways Authority, Madam Faustina Oppong-Yeboah, explained that the Authority is responsible for the development, maintenance, administration, and control of roads. She assured residents that the Valuation Division will assess affected properties to determine appropriate compensation, adding that compensation will be paid before any affected structures are removed, as has been successfully done in other parts of the country.

On behalf of Government, the Volta Regional Minister reaffirmed commitment to following the right processes to ensure that all affected persons are fairly treated, while ensuring that the project proceeds as planned. In line with the President’s directive, no project will be started without completion, with strict monitoring and supervision throughout implementation.

A twelve-member committee proposed by the Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Hon. Edem Agbana, to support communication and coordination was inaugurated by the Regional Minister. The meeting concluded with an interactive and engaging question-and-answer session with residents.

VRCC remains committed to supporting the delivery of quality infrastructure while safeguarding the interests of the people of the Volta Region.