President Nana Akufo-Addo has revealed that construction of the Keta Fish landing site will commence in December 2019.

In a speech read on his behalf by the Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Letsa at this year's Hogbetsotso festival of the people of Anlo, the president said the month of November, 2019 will be used for community engagement with the people of Anlo ahead of the construction works.

The president added that government is working assiduously in meeting the desire of the people of Anlo in getting a fishing harbour and a port and therefore revealed that the Director of Keta Port, Dr. Alexander Adusei is leading ongoing processes for the construction of the Keta port.

“The Hon. Minister for Transport was not too long ago in Keta concerning the construction of the Keta Fish Landing Site. In November this year there will be engagement on the project and in December we shall cut the sod for construction to begin,” he revealed.

The President said the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has given an assurance to carry out some works on the Keta lagoon soon.