The companies were selected from 47 firms that submitted expressions of interest to become strategic partners for the project.
Speaking at the 2026 Hogbetsotso Festival, President Mahama said the shortlisted companies had successfully completed the due diligence process and would proceed to the next stage, which involves finalising the designs and securing financing for construction.
He said the process was progressing and expressed the government's commitment to ensuring that the project was developed on a credible foundation.
The President also disclosed that the port's administration block, which was initiated under the previous administration, is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2027.
On other infrastructure projects in the Volta Region, Mr Mahama announced plans to resume work on the Sogakope-Agodome-Keta Water Project, which stalled following Ghana's debt restructuring.
He said the government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the contractors in October to facilitate their return to site and complete the first phase of the project.
Regarding road infrastructure, the President said construction of the Ho-Denu Road was progressing steadily, with completion expected in 2027.
He added that procurement processes were underway for the reconstruction of the road linking Central University at Miotso, near Dawhenya, to Aflao. Government was also working to secure a contractor for the Dabala-Savietula-Keta-Denu Highway.
Several roads in the Anlo area, including the Abor-Atiavi road, have also been included in the World Bank Feeder Roads Project, with procurement expected to begin soon.
In the health sector, President Mahama said discussions had begun during his recent visit to South Korea to secure the resumption of financing for the upgrade of the Volta Regional Hospital in Ho. The project is expected to improve the facility to meet the requirements of a teaching hospital.
He further announced progress towards establishing a School of Pharmacy under the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS). According to him, land has been secured and inspected by the committee overseeing the project, with the next steps involving campus design and procurement.
On education, the President pledged government support for infrastructure requests across the region. These include a new dormitory block for Anlo-Afiadenyigba Senior High School, proposed E-Blocks for Shime and Anlo Senior High Schools, and improvements to facilities at Atiavi Senior High School and Technical School.
He also acknowledged calls for the upgrading of Ohawu Agricultural College into a university.
In the housing sector, Mr Mahama said an additional GH¢500 million had been allocated for district housing projects and assured residents of Anlo that the area would benefit from the initiative.
He further indicated that the Anloga 24-hour market project was progressing, while preparations for the proposed Aflao Ashigame Market had advanced, with land secured and designs completed.
A technical team from China, supported by a grant from the Chinese Government, is expected to visit the project sites to verify the designs before the release of a US$30 million grant to commence the project.
President Mahama urged the Volta Regional Coordinating Council to closely monitor the implementation of the various projects to ensure they are completed within the expected timelines.
