Togbui Sri III urges President Mahama to fast-track coastal protection, Keta Port, and Anlo development projects

Awoamefia of Anlo, Togbui Sri III, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to accelerate critical coastal protection and infrastructure projects in Anlo State. He warned that prolonged delays have left communities susceptible to tidal waves and deprived them of essential development opportunities. At the 2026 Hogbetsotso Festival, Togbui Sri III called for the swift continuation of the Blekusu Sea Defence Wall Project, the establishment of Keta Port, and the creation of the University of the Blue Economy and Coastal Ecosystems in Anlo.

He explained that his community's patience has been strained by years of coastal erosion, which has displaced people, destroyed property, and endangered their culture. Togbui Sri III reminded President Mahama of his visit to Wuveme and surrounding areas five months ago, during which he saw the damage caused by tidal waves. He also highlighted the President's assurance that $150 million from the World Bank's West Africa Coastal Areas resilience facility had been allocated for coastal protection.

Concerned over the lack of progress on these projects, Togbui Sri III appealed to the government to expedite their implementation, emphasizing that similar coastal reclamation efforts in Togo and Benin could enhance the coastline and boost tourism. He urged the government to provide clear timetables for the Keta Port project and finalize plans to relocate the Eastern Naval Base to Keta for enhanced maritime security.

Additionally, he called for the establishment of the proposed University of the Blue Economy and Coastal Ecosystems to prepare young people for the maritime sector. Togbui Sri III also advocated for the revival of the Keta Lagoon Basin Authority proposal to utilize the lagoon's resources for renewable energy, economic activities, and employment.