SSNIT seeks National Security action over encroachment at Labadi, La Palm beachfronts

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has appealed to the National Security Council Secretariat to intervene and remove unauthorized occupants and activities from the beachfronts adjacent to the Labadi Beach Hotel and La Palm Royal Beach Hotel. These beachfront areas have been plagued by persistent unlawful occupation, encroachment, and unauthorized activities, which pose risks to the hotels and their operations.

SSNIT, which owns these hotels as part of its investment portfolio and represents significant national hospitality and tourism assets, is responsible for safeguarding the investments, preserving their value, and ensuring sustainable returns for contributors and pensioners under the Basic National Social Security Scheme. The Trust has highlighted several risks associated with the continued encroachment, such as threats to safety and security, unauthorized access to restricted areas, increased exposure to fire and sanitation hazards, deterioration of the beachfront, privacy and service standards, damage to the coastal ecosystem, and potential disruption of hotel operations and guest experience.

SSNIT has requested the National Security Secretariat's support to protect the assets, which belong to Ghanaian workers, and announced that the affected beaches will be cleaned and restored to a safe and desirable state, remaining open to the public.