Residents of Anyako, Seva and surrounding communities in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region can now breathe sigh of relief and enjoy access to clean and safe drinking water after nearly two decades of persistent water challenges.
The long-awaited relief follows the commissioning of the Anyako–Seva Water Supply Project by the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama.
For close to 20 years, residents in the beneficiary communities endured severe water shortages, relying on unsafe and unreliable sources to meet their daily needs.
Speaking at the commissioning, the Regional Minister described the project as a major milestone in improving public health and living conditions in the area.
“This project represents a significant step forward in enhancing the dignity, health and daily lives of our people,” he said.
The modern water supply system features a hybrid solar-powered pumping system, water treatment facilities, transmission pipelines, rehabilitated reservoirs and an extensive distribution network.
It also includes smart-tap standpipes designed to promote efficient and sustainable water management.
Mr. Gunu expressed gratitude to the government for prioritising the needs of underserved communities in the region through the provision of critical infrastructure.
He also announced that household pipe-borne water connections are expected to begin between June and December 2026, a move that will further expand access to safe drinking water in the municipality.
The ceremony brought together key government officials including the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei; Chief Executive Officer of the Community Water and Sanitation Agency, Vincent Kuagbenu; Member of Parliament for Keta, Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey; and the Municipal Chief Executive for Keta, Wisdom Seade, alongside other district executives and dignitaries.
The Regional Minister commended the Community Water and Sanitation Agency, contractors, consultants, traditional authorities and residents of Anyako, Konu and Seva for their patience and cooperation throughout the implementation of the project.
He emphasised that access to safe water remains a fundamental human right and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding essential infrastructure across the Volta Region.
The Anyako–Seva Water Supply Project is expected to significantly improve livelihoods and support the socio-economic development of communities within the Keta Municipality.
