President John Dramani Mahama announced that 7 companies have been shortlisted to partner with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) in developing the proposed Keta Port in the Volta Region.
The companies were selected from 47 firms that expressed interest in the project. The shortlisted companies will proceed to the next stage of the process.
The next phase will focus on completing the project designs and securing the financing required to commence construction. The construction of the port's administration block, which began under the previous administration, is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2027.
The Keta Port project is expected to stimulate economic activity and create employment opportunities for communities in the Volta Region.
The project is part of the government's efforts to develop the country's infrastructure and increase economic growth. The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has been working to develop the port, which is expected to increase trade and commerce in the region. The project has the potential to create thousands of jobs and stimulate economic activity in the region.
President Mahama reaffirmed the government's commitment to advancing the Keta Port project. He said the project will have a significant impact on the economy of the Volta Region and the country as a whole. The government has allocated GHS 10m to the Media Development Fund in the 2027 budget, which will support the development of the project.
The Keta Port project is expected to be completed in the next few years, with the construction of the port's administration block expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The project will have a significant impact on the economy of Ghana, with the potential to create thousands of jobs and stimulate economic activity in the region.