Akosombo Dam spillage: Gov’t to disburse compensation after completion of validation

The validation of persons affected by the September-November 2023 Akosombo Dam spillage has been completed, and disbursement of funds is set to begin in the coming days to compensate individuals who lost their properties and livelihoods, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has told a section of the media in his constituency, North Tongu.
The Member of Parliament and Minister for Foreign Affairs explained that the payment of compensation was a key promise made to the people of North Tongu, and this, he said President Mahama is committed to fulfilling.

Meanwhile, the phase two of a ‘Safe Alternative Housing’ unit at Battor where about 12,000 residents were displaced by the September-November 2023 Akosombo Dam spillage is housing about three hundred victims of the catastrophe.

Touching on the terrible state of the roads in his constituency, the Minister for Foreign Affairs said the area is set to see major road infrastructure developments under the government’s ‘Big Push’ agenda.

“The reconstruction of some of the terrible roads in the constituency will bring a significant relief to motorists and residents,” Mr Ablakwa explained.

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