The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced that the government has instructed the Attorney General to initiate the termination of the current Pwalugu Multipurpose Dam contract, with plans to re-award it for construction.
This decision forms part of the government’s renewed efforts to find a sustainable solution to the recurring floods caused by the annual spillage of the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso. For years, communities in Ghana’s Upper East and North East Regions have suffered the devastating impact of the spillage, which has destroyed farmlands, homes, and livestock, severely affecting local farmers and threatening national food security.
Speaking to journalists in Accra on Friday, August 29, Minister Opoku emphasized the administration’s commitment to completing the Pwalugu Dam project. He described it as a critical initiative aimed at protecting livelihoods and enhancing agricultural productivity in the region.
“We have directed the Attorney General to begin the necessary legal processes to terminate the existing contract and re-award it. President John Mahama is fully committed to ensuring that the Pwalugu Dam is constructed,” the Minister stated.
He further explained that the dam, once completed, would significantly mitigate the impact of the Bagre Dam spillage on local communities.
“In the interim, we are sensitizing residents on how to manage the effects of the spillage as we prepare for the construction phase,” Mr. Opoku added.
The Pwalugu Dam project, long considered a key intervention for flood control and agricultural development in northern Ghana, remains a top priority for the government in its broader strategy for climate resilience and food security.
Source: Citinewsroom
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