Also known as: Mr James Gunu · Mr Gunu · Mr. Gunu · Honourable James Gunu · Hon. James Gunu · Volta Regional Minister James Gunu · Hon. Gunu
Volta Regional Minister who coordinates government support for flood relief, regional development, and bilateral economic cooperation in the Volta Region.
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Joy Online
… Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, stressed the need for transparency, accountability and stronger collaboration between DRIP Coordinators and the various MDCEs. …
DRIP equipment must not be diverted for private commercial use – National CoordinatorJoy Online
… The congregation was on the theme: “From Knowledge to Action: Bridging Africa’s Reproductive Health Gap – The Role of Health Training Institutions.” Mr James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, in an address, commended UHAS for its growing contribution to healthcare delivery, research …
UHAS holds second session of 10th Congregation for 1,097 graduatesJoy Online
… Responding to the concerns, Mr James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, assured the university of government’s commitment to addressing its challenges and supporting its development agenda. …
UHAS appeals for more government support amid rapid growth, staff shortageJoy Online
… They called on Keta MP, Mr Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Wisdom Seade, and Volta Regional Minister Mr James Gunu to engage with residents and explain the site selection decisions. …
Residents protest location of 24-Hour Economy Market and UHAS Pharmacy ProjectsThe Ghanaian Times
… At separate commissioning ceremonies held at Adidome and Taviefe, the Volta Regional Minister, Mr James Gunu, commended the bank for the intervention, describing it as timely and impactful. …
Republic Bank eases water crisis in 2 schools in Volta RegionThe Ghanaian Times
The Volta Regional Minister, Mr James Gunu, has issued a strong warning to contractors in the region, stressing that delays and incompetence will not be tolerated. …
No room for delay …Volta Regional Minister warns contractorsJoy Online
… In attendance were Volta Regional Minister, Honourable James Gunu; Managing Director of Republic Bank, Dr. …
Republic Bank brings water relief to Volta schools with solar-powered water projectsDaily Guide
James Gunu speaking to the media after the assessment exercise The Volta Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has ruled out the immediate reopening of the Ho Central Mosque following a security assessment conducted within the Zongo community to evaluate the prevailing security situ …
REGSEC Suspends Reopening Of Ho Central MosqueDaily Guide
… Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, commended the bank for supporting the government’s efforts to provide access to clean and safe drinking water in the region. …
Taviefe Senior High School Gets Solar-Powered BoreholeJoy Online
… She also expressed appreciation to the Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, as well as the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, for their continuous support towards the district’s development agenda. …
North Tongu Assembly hands over site for construction of 24-Hour Economy Market at JuapongMaxwell Yao Akpene Klu marked his birthday by donating relief items including bed sheets, rice, cooking oil, clothing, sanitary pads, and educational materials to people affected by recent floods in Hohoe. He presented the items to the Volta Regional Minister and called on other individuals and corporate bodies to support the affected communities.
3 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Maxwell Yao Akpene Klu marked his birthday by donating relief items including bed sheets, rice, cooking oil, clothing, sanitary pads, and educational materials to people affected by recent floods in Hohoe. He presented the items to the Volta Regional Minister and called on other individuals and corporate bodies to support the affected communities.
3 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
President Mahama visited flood-affected communities in Hohoe Municipality to donate relief items and assess damage. According to NADMO, 5,140 people have been displaced and 412 houses affected by flooding caused by heavy rainfall that overflowed the River Dayi.
5 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Maxwell Klu, Deputy Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, marked his birthday by donating rice, cooking oil, bedsheets, clothing, sanitary pads, and educational materials to communities affected by recent floods in Hohoe, Volta Region. The Volta Regional Minister commended the gesture as a demonstration of compassion and solidarity with flood victims.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama, represented by Chief of Staff Dr Julius Debrah at the Asogli Te Za celebration, reaffirmed the government's commitment to developing the Volta Region through youth employment, support for women entrepreneurs, and regional economic collaboration. Dr Debrah conveyed the President's greetings to Togbe Afede XIV and assured the traditional leadership that the government would explore ways of collaborating to promote the region's development.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama, represented by Chief of Staff Dr Julius Debrah at the Asogli Te Za festival, reaffirmed his government's commitment to Volta Region development, prioritising youth employment, women entrepreneurship support, and regional economic collaboration. Debrah pledged to convey concerns about job opportunities and women entrepreneur funding to the President for further government exploration.
3 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection launched the 2026 National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Ho, calling for a shift from stigma to support. The sector minister noted that Ghana records about 5,000 new breast cancer cases annually and emphasized that the disease affects emotional well-being, family relationships, livelihoods, and household responsibilities, requiring involvement from all to encourage early detection and tackle misconceptions.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Gender Minister Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey has urged people to seek regular breast cancer screening and pursue early medical treatment, stating that a diagnosis is not a life sentence and that early detection improves survival rates. She warned against delaying medical treatment in favour of traditional or spiritual approaches alone.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Minister James Gunu has assured residents affected by severe flooding in Hohoe of government support, as authorities mobilise relief items. The flooding in the Hohoe Municipality, caused by the River Dayi overflowing its banks, has affected about 5,000 people, with the Zongo community among the worst affected.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Minister has assured residents affected by severe flooding in Hohoe, triggered by the River Dayi overflowing its banks, that the government is working with NADMO and other agencies to provide immediate assistance. Relief items, expected to arrive by Monday evening or Tuesday, are being mobilised for distribution to affected communities.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The MP for South Tongu has launched the first phase of the "Man For Chop" Apprenticeship Programme, assigning 159 young people to 78 trainers to acquire practical skills in trades including tailoring, hairdressing, carpentry, masonry, mechanics, information and communications technology, and mobile phone repairs. The initiative aims to improve employability and create sustainable livelihood opportunities for youth in the constituency.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Naval Recruit Training School has passed out 346 recruits of Basic Training Intake 85 after completing 26 weeks of military and basic naval training combining classroom instruction, practical exercises and military drills. The passing out parade was held on Friday, September 25, at the NAVTRAC Parade Square at Nutekpor in the Volta Region.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Economic Forum's 2026 edition will focus on closing real investments and executing projects rather than just showcasing potential, according to its lead convener Dr Elikplim K. Apetorgbor. The inaugural 2025 forum already produced success stories including sisal farming, aquaculture, and resort projects that demonstrate the region is investible.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State says the Volta Region has potential to discover national resources in commercial quantities and will become a mining region, but stressed the region will mine responsibly and will not allow galamsey (illegal mining).
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Minister has called on government to establish a tomato processing factory in the region to reduce post-harvest losses, create jobs, and add value to production under the Ghana Tomatoes Self-Sufficiency Initiative. He said the factory, combined with irrigation, improved inputs, financing, insurance, and guaranteed off-take arrangements, would make tomato farming more profitable and attractive to farmers.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Dr Stanley Nelvis Glate, a Senior Lecturer at Ho Technical University, has declared his intention to contest the vacant Volta Regional Secretary position of the NDC, which became vacant after the former Regional Secretary James Gunu was appointed Volta Regional Minister. Glate pledged to promote unity, transparency, accountability, and strengthen communication between the Regional Secretariat and constituencies.
17 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Volta Regional Minister says the region holds enormous agricultural potential and launched the Ghana Tomato Self-Sufficiency Initiative to boost local production, reduce reliance on imports, and connect farmers to resources, technology, financing and markets.
16 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Acting Volta Regional Director of Education has urged adolescent girls in basic and second-cycle institutions to focus on their education and skills training to prepare for the future. She also encouraged them to pursue male-dominated professions and cautioned against early sexual activities and early marriage.
15 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Veteran Ghanaian musician Togbe Afrika has announced his return to active music after more than 20 years away, marked by a homecoming concert at Infinity Stars Hotel where he was enstooled and honoured as King of African Music before performing his classic gospel, highlife, and hiplife songs.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GRIDCo will construct a power substation at Adaklu in the Volta Region to improve electricity supply in Ho Municipality by decoupling it from the Asiekpe grid. The Volta Regional Minister said rapid urbanisation and growing industrial demand had strained existing infrastructure and caused power rationing, and the new facility would provide an independent, reliable power source for the region.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Volta Regional Minister James Gunu says Ghana–Namibia relations should focus on unlocking business opportunities, youth employment, trade, investment, tourism, and educational collaboration. The remarks came during a visit by Namibia's High Commissioner to the Volta Region to explore bilateral economic cooperation in agriculture, tourism, and trade.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Namibian High Commissioner in Accra has visited the Volta Region to explore avenues for bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation in agriculture, tourism, trade, and investment. The visit also aims to establish "sister-region" agreements between the Volta Region and Namibian administrative regions to facilitate long-term knowledge sharing and economic development.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana has made more than GH¢11 million in debt-related payments and reduced its outstanding balance to GH¢3.17 million, announced at its 12th General Assembly in Ho. The Church attributed the progress to stringent financial measures introduced under its Moderator.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Volta Regional Minister has donated two passenger tricycles to Ho Teaching Hospital to establish an internal patient shuttle service, aimed at improving mobility and convenience for patients navigating the hospital's expansive campus, particularly elderly, post-operative, and mobility-challenged patients.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The West Ada District Chief Executive said a group of school children intercepted by security agencies in the Volta Region were travelling to spend vacation with their parents, not victims of trafficking as initially reported. The children, who live with extended family to attend school, were heading to reunite with parents working in fishing and farming communities along the Volta Lake.
13 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Volta Regional Minister has donated GH¢10,000 and five bags of rice to the Volta para athletes team ahead of the 6th Inter-Regional Wheelchair Basketball competition, scheduled for August 14-17 at Ho Sports Stadium. The event will bring together approximately 150 participants from five regions.
12 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Volta Regional Minister James Gunu commissioned two mechanised boreholes for Anfoega and Vakpo Senior High Schools and cut sod for six educational infrastructure projects in North Dayi District as part of efforts to improve educational facilities and water access in the region.
6 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Congress of Paramount Chiefs and Queens of Ho West District has commended Volta Regional Minister James Gunu for his inclusive and participatory leadership style, saying it has fostered unity and collaboration among regional stakeholders and urged residents to support his development agenda.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie said the government is committed to making the Volta Region a leading tourism destination through cultural promotion, eco-tourism development, and private sector investment. She outlined plans to work with local assemblies to identify marketable attractions and improve road accessibility to tourism sites in the region.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister has reaffirmed the government's commitment to developing the Volta Region as a leading tourism destination through cultural promotion, eco-tourism development, and private sector investment, with plans to improve road access to tourist attractions through infrastructure projects.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Tourism Minister has pledged the government's commitment to developing the Volta Region as a leading tourism destination through cultural promotion and eco-tourism, coordinating with local assemblies to identify marketable attractions and working with the Roads Ministry to improve accessibility to tourism sites.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →