KEY POINTS
- Ghana shortlisted seven of 47 firms to help develop the Keta Port.
- Designs and funding must be finalized before construction begins.
- The port’s administration block is due for completion by early 2027.
Ghana has shortlisted seven companies to partner with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority on the proposed Keta Port in the Volta Region, President John Dramani Mahama said, according to GhanaWeb.
The seven emerged from 47 firms that expressed interest in becoming strategic investors in the project. After a due diligence review, they will now advance to the next stage of discussions on the port’s development.
Mahama made the announcement Saturday at the 2026 Hogbetsotso Festival. “Due diligence has been conducted, and this has been shortlisted to seven companies,” he told the gathering.
Keta Port design and funding come next
Next, the government must complete the project designs and secure funding before construction can begin, Mahama said. However, he did not name the shortlisted companies.
Meanwhile, work on the port’s administration block, which began under the previous administration, should be finished by the end of the first quarter of 2027, he added.
The project aims to boost economic activity in the Volta Region by creating opportunities for local businesses, trade and jobs.
