{
  "id": 9499341,
  "title": "Togbe Afede calls for unity to accelerate Volta development",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/togbe-afede-calls-for-unity-to-accelerate-volta-development",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T05:13:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/togbe-afede-calls-for-unity-to-accelerate-volta-development/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli State, has called for greater collaboration among stakeholders to bolster economic growth in the Volta Region. This call came during the Volta Economic Forum held in Ho on September 23, 2023, which aimed to transition from identifying economic prospects to executing investments within the Volta Corridor.\n\nThe forum served as a crucial platform for pooling human and financial resources, facilitating an environment conducive for businesses, job creation, enhanced social amenities, increased incomes, and improved living standards. Togbe Afede, who chaired the event, expressed his admiration for the organizers, led by Dr Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, the Commissioner and Volta Regional Representative at the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), for bringing together diverse stakeholders.\n\nThe Agbogbomefia highlighted several initiatives with the potential to transform the region, including the proposed Keta Harbour, improved railway connectivity, the Eastern Corridor Road, agricultural development, and energy projects. He emphasized the necessity of sustained efforts to attract investors and develop the requisite infrastructure. Togbe Afede also recalled prior attempts by prominent citizens and traditional leaders to mobilize resources for regional development, such as the Volta Forum and the Volta Development Agency. However, he noted that some of these initiatives faltered due to insufficient cooperation and coordination among stakeholders.\n\nIn tribute to the late Mr Raymond Okudzeto, a passionate advocate for regional development, particularly the Keta Harbour project, Togbe Afede underscored the importance of continued collaboration among traditional authorities, government, and the private sector in current investor mobilization efforts. He urged stakeholders to coordinate existing development initiatives instead of competing, urging Voltarians to embody virtues such as honesty, hard work, humility, education, love, and perseverance. Togbe Afede concluded by asserting that collective commitment was vital for transforming the region's human and natural resources into sustainable development.",
  "summary": "Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli State, has called for stronger cooperation, coordination and selfless commitment among stakeholders to accelerate economic development in the Volta Region.",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Togbe Afede apologises for late start of Volta economic forum",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/togbe-afede-apologises-for-late-start-of-volta-economic-forum",
        "published": "2026-09-24T05:24:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Togbe Afede apologises for late start of Volta economic forum",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/togbe-afede-apologises-for-late-start-of-volta-economic-forum-9509998",
        "published": "2026-09-24T06:39:08.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}