Heap of refuse cleared at Agbogbloshie amid 90-day waste evacuation

The National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise at Agbogbloshie has made significant progress, clearing a major refuse heap just over a month after President John Dramani Mahama initiated the nationwide program to eliminate waste accumulation in Accra within 90 days, according to team lead Colonel Ing. Emmanuel Asia. The team is now focusing on clearing a second heap within the next two to three days, expressing confidence that all waste will be cleared by the deadline if work continues at this pace.

Launched on September 18, 2026, the exercise aims to tackle Accra's ongoing waste management issues and enhance the city's sanitation. During a site visit, Minister for Local Government Ahmed Ibrahim expressed satisfaction with the completed work, describing the visible improvements. He praised the teams involved and acknowledged support from the private sector, notably Oil Marketing Companies who donated GH¢191,000 worth of fuel, and the Sentuo Group which contributed 13,500 litres of diesel to aid the operation.

However, Ibrahim appealed for more private sector involvement, stating that funding thus far has been limited to the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Local Government. He emphasized that additional support would help maintain the momentum and ensure the evacuation exercise stays on track to meet its 90-day target.