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Chief of Staff Commends Anlo Chiefs for Promoting Peace and Unity

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The Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, has praised the chiefs and people of Anlo for their efforts in preserving and protecting their cultural heritage and promoting peace and unity in the region. The commendation came during a grand durbar to mark the Hogbetsotso Festival in the Anloga District of the Volta Region. Mr Debrah emphasized the importance of supporting government programs and policies to accelerate growth and transformation in the lives of the people.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, commended the chiefs and people of Anlo for preserving and protecting their cultural heritage and promoting peace and unity in the region.
  • The Volta Region remains special to the government, with a focus on supporting government programs and policies to accelerate growth and transformation.
  • The government plans to invest in agricultural production along the banks of the Volta Lake, building agro-processing industries, creating a zone for export, and promoting water transportation between Ghana and other countries.
  • The Chief of Staff appealed to the chiefs and people of the Volta Region to support the vision of President Mahama and pray for him to succeed.
  • The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Asiedu Nketia, emphasized the importance of the chieftaincy institution in maintaining peace in the country and preventing the disturbance of peace in chieftaincy affairs.
  • The Akwamuhene, Odeneho Kwafo Akoto, highlighted the strong link among the people of Akwamu, Anlo, and Ashanti, which is older than modern states and bonded in respect and mutual understanding.

Statistics:

  • The World Bank-funded West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA) Project, worth 150 million dollars, aims to address tidal wave devastation in communities along the coast.
  • Togbui Sri, the Awoamefia of Anlo, thanked the government for reviving the Blekusu Sea Defence Project and the ongoing engineering works on the Keta Port Project.

Sources:

  • Ghanaian Times
  • AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com)

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