MMDCEs tasked to secure land for waste transfer stations
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mr Mahama Ayariga, has directed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to identify one-acre plots of land in their respective jurisdictions for the construction of waste transfer stations within 30 days. The directive forms part of government’s efforts to improve solid waste management and … The post…
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mr Mahama Ayariga, has instructed all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to identify one-acre plots of land within 30 days for the construction of waste transfer stations. This directive is aimed at improving solid waste management and addressing challenges associated with waste collection, transportation, and disposal across Ghana.
Speaking at the National Sanitation Day event organized by the ministry and hosted by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Ayariga emphasized the importance of prioritizing major urban centers and regional capitals for these facilities, as they would help enhance the efficiency of waste management operations.
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