GAR Minister assesses sanitation at major markets in Accra …outlines plans for improvement

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Ms Linda Ocloo, has vis­ited some major mar­kets in Accra to assess sanitation challenges and outline plans for improvement.

The tour, which included the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, Kane­shie, and Lapaz markets, was part of the National Democratic Congress’ “Clean Up Ghana” initiative.

During the visit, Ms Ocloo em­phasised that sanitation and waste management remained key priorities and announced plans to introduce a comprehensive waste management policy aimed at ensuring cleaner public spaces.

She said her plans would focus on promoting waste segregation, provid­ing garbage bins in public areas, and strengthening the sanitation depart­ments of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to improve efficiency.

She stressed the need for teamwork and dedication to achieve a cleaner and healthier Greater Accra, adding “The people of this region deserve a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous environment.”

The minister acknowledged the challenges facing the markets and assured traders and residents that solutions would be developed.

One major concern she raised was the increase in unauthorised struc­tures put up by traders, particularly in online markets.

Ms Ocloo revealed plans to partner with the Office of the President to address this and also a meet all coor­dinating directors to discuss measures and ways to improve sanitation.

Furthermore, Ms Ocloo em­phasised that sanitation and waste management were top priorities and announced plans to implement a comprehensive waste management policy under the National Demo­cratic Congress’ “Clean Up Ghana” initiative.

She also emphasised that achieving a clean environment would require teamwork and dedication from all stakeholders, adding that the people of Greater Accra deserve a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous region.

The minister assured traders and residents that the government was committed to ensuring a cleaner envi­ronment and urged everyone to play their part in maintaining sanitation in public spaces.

She described the visit as signif­icant, stating that it had helped the team to understand the real issues on the ground.

She reiterated that tackling these challenges would require proper planning and collaboration with coordinating directors and service providers.

 BY AGNES OPOKU SARPONG