Mahama Ayariga targets two-month completion of emergency waste evacuation at IRECOP site
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has expressed optimism that the emergency waste evacuation exercise at the IRECOP site will be completed within the next one to two months.
Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, remains hopeful that the emergency waste evacuation operation at the IRECOP site will be finished within the next two months. During a recent inspection on October 16, 2026, he noted substantial progress, with significant piles of waste greatly diminished and certain areas nearly cleared.
Ayeriga lauded the operators, drivers, supervisors, and district coordinators for their commitment to the National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise. He disclosed that the subsequent stage would entail restoring the land and unclogging the adjacent river to reestablish proper water flow. Ayeriga also reiterated the government's plea for assistance from corporations and private entities, especially in funding the anticipated dredging operations, which will necessitate considerable financial and logistical support.
The exercise is part of the government's strategy to tackle waste accumulation and enhance environmental cleanliness at the site.
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