Volta Regional Coordinating Council — administrative body overseeing regional project execution and implementation in Ghana's Volta Region, strengthening monitoring systems for infrastructure and digital skills programs.
… The Minister reaffirmed the commitment of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council to working closely with traditional authorities to drive sustainable development and improve the livelihoods of people across the region.
… He noted that many facilities at the airport had deteriorated due to lack of maintenance over the past eight years, but government had already restored electricity supply through the installation of a new transformer with support from the Volta Regional Coordinating Council. …
… He noted that both President John Dramani Mahama and himself were members of the Ghana Journalists Association, adding that beyond their membership, government regarded the GJA as a strategic development partner. “On behalf of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council, I want to th …
… The Regional Minister also assured the Ministry of Roads and Highways of the continued support of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council and the Volta Regional House of Chiefs in monitoring the projects to ensure quality and timely completion. …
… Gunu made the remarks on Monday when a research team from the National College of Defence Studies (NCDS) in Accra paid a courtesy call on him at the Volta Regional Coordinating Council. …
… As part of the regional engagement, the delegation would visit the Volta region on June 10 for meetings with the Volta Regional Minister, Mr James Gunu, officials of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council. …
… s dealing with the issues of welfare and accommodation challenges confronting security personnel in the country, and assured them that those challenges would soon become a thing of the past The Volta Regional Minister, Mr James Gunu pledged the Volta Regional Coordinating Council …
… He commended the strong partnership between the Volta Regional Coordinating Council and the Ministry of the Interior, describing it as a major contributor to the peace and security currently enjoyed in the region. …
… Speaking on behalf of the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, the Director of Development and Economic Planning at the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC), Felix Adom Boateng, commended the ministry for selecting the Volta Region as host for the strategic retreat. …
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.
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.
Ghana's Transport Minister announced that the Keta Port project has completed preparatory processes and received environmental approval in April, with the administrative and operational block about 80 per cent complete and expected to be finished by January 2027. The government is also pursuing discussions with private investors for financing and construction under a public-private partnership arrangement.
James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, commended journalists at a breakfast meeting with the Ghana Journalists Association chapter, reaffirming the government's view of the media as a strategic development partner and pledging to strengthen collaboration with the press.
The Volta Regional Minister has commended the Roads and Highways Minister for using a multi-contract strategy in implementing road projects under the Government's "Big Push" infrastructure programme, saying the approach enhances efficiency, accountability, and competition among contractors. An inspection team toured ongoing projects across the Eastern, Volta and Oti Regions to monitor implementation, assess work quality and pace, identify challenges, and ensure timely completion.
The Volta Regional Minister has commended media practitioners in the region for responsible, professional reporting that avoids sensationalism and divisive narratives, crediting them with maintaining peace and social harmony. He attributed the region's stability also to its cultural heritage, shared language, and tradition of tolerance.
A perspective piece argues that civil service work is demanding and often invisible, requiring teams to innovate and adapt despite constraints in time, personnel, and budgets, with mindset and creativity being key resources.
A delegation from Chipsan Aviation Limited of India is in Ghana for investment and stakeholder engagement focused on developing helicopter operations at Ho Airport in the Volta Region, with meetings planned with government officials and aviation regulators.
The Minister of the Interior called on security agencies at Ghana's borders to collaborate and coordinate activities effectively, emphasizing that security required collective responsibility and teamwork rather than individual units working alone. During a visit to the Aflao border, he acknowledged challenges facing security personnel and pledged government commitment to addressing the problems affecting their work.
The Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has raised concerns about human trafficking and drug abuse undermining national security and jeopardising young people's futures. He made the remarks during a two-day working visit to the Volta Region to engage stakeholders and assess security challenges.
Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has called on transport agencies to prioritise accountability, innovation and timely project execution to improve service delivery and support Ghana's economic transformation. Speaking at the Ministry of Transport's 2026 Sector Review Retreat in Ho, Volta Region, Nikpe stressed alignment with national development priorities including the 24-hour economy policy and the government's reset agenda.
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has begun a stakeholder engagement tour of the Volta Region to reinforce peace, strengthen security operations, and deepen collaboration with traditional and religious authorities. The tour includes planned meetings with Christian and Muslim leaders, Zongo Chiefs, and security agency heads to address emerging security concerns and enhance coordination.
The Volta Regional Minister has assured Parliament's Public Accounts Committee that the Volta Regional Coordinating Council is strengthening monitoring and supervision systems to improve project execution and address delays caused by administrative lapses and officials' inaction.
Six young Ghanaians selected as Air Quality Ambassadors at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology are championing action on air pollution, which the State of Global Air report estimates kills approximately 32,000 Ghanaians annually. The issue remains largely invisible in public discourse despite air pollution being one of Ghana's leading environmental health threats and costing the country billions in productivity and healthcare.
Ghana Water Limited has temporarily shut down the Kpeve Water Treatment Plant due to extreme turbidity levels in the raw water source caused by siltation and pollution, threatening water shortages in Ho Municipality and surrounding districts in the Volta Region. The company warns the situation could worsen if urgent action is not taken to protect the water source from further encroachment and siltation.
The Volta Regional Minister has warned contractors that delays and poor performance will result in contract termination. The warning was issued at a contract signing ceremony for the construction of 24-hour economy markets across the 18 Municipal and District Assemblies in the Volta Region, with the Volta Regional Coordinating Council to monitor projects for quality and timeline adherence.
The Volta River Authority has urged stakeholders to strengthen collaboration, strictly enforce environmental laws, and improve emergency preparedness to reduce flooding and environmental degradation in communities along the Volta Lake and downstream areas.
The Volta River Authority has urged stakeholders to enforce environmental laws strictly and improve emergency preparedness to mitigate flooding and environmental degradation in communities along the Volta Lake and downstream areas. The call was made during the 2026 Annual Stakeholder Workshop on Emergency Preparedness and Environmental Management Plans in Ho.
The Volta Regional Coordinating Council has received 900 Lenovo laptops and accessories from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations to support the rollout of the government's One Million Coders Programme. The equipment will be distributed across 16 districts in the first phase, with two additional districts to follow, as part of President Mahama's campaign promise to train one million Ghanaians in coding and digital skills.