Anloga: Madam Sandra Seyram Kpedor, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Anloga in the Volta Region, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to consider upgrading more roads in the Anloga District under the newly launched 'Big Push' infrastructure initiative. Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Mad Kpedor welcomed the President's announcement of the 'Big Push,' describing it as a timely intervention to address critical infrastructure gaps across the country. She noted that while some Anloga roads were included in the project, more communities within the district also needed attention.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mad Kpedor outlined key roads that require urgent upgrading to open up farming, fishing, and trading communities to markets and social amenities. These include the Agortoe Junction to Blemazado stretch, the Galo Sota to Bomigo roads, the Savietula to Anyanui roads, the Anyanui to Atiteti roads, and the Anyanui to Tunu roads. She emphasized that these roads are crucial for connecting farming and fishing communities to markets and schools, and upgrading them would ease transportation, boost economic activity, and improve livelihoods.
Mad Sandra praised President Mahama for recognizing the district's needs by including some Anloga roads in the 'Big Push' package, such as Alakple roads and others, but insisted that additional links must be added to achieve equitable development. Meanwhile, President Mahama, in his official announcement, confirmed that some roads within the Anloga District had already been captured in the program. These are expected to undergo full rehabilitation alongside other strategic roads in the Volta Region, a move the government says will strengthen trade and mobility.
Madam Kpedor expressed optimism that her appeal would be considered, adding that the transformation of road networks in Anloga would be a legacy of the 'Big Push.' She concluded by stating her belief in the President's vision and his listening ear, which she hopes will result in more of the communities being connected and no one being left behind.
The Anloga District, primarily a fishing and vegetable farming area, has peripheral communities such as Shime, Kome, and Salo that require a well-connected road network to link these farming zones and fishing posts to major markets, including Anloga, Anyanui, Woe, Dabala, and Keta. Hence, the DCE's call is a timely and vital appeal to make the district more productive and self-sufficient.
