Ayariga commends progress in IRECOP waste clearance, says Ghana can tackle sanitation challenges
Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga has praised the progress made in clearing waste heaps at the Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant (IRECOP) site in Accra, describing the exercise as evidence of what Ghana can achieve through collective effort and effective mobilisation of resources. He made the remarks during a visit to the site to assess […]
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Mahama Ayariga visited the Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant (IRECOP) site in Accra to assess progress on the ongoing waste cleanup. He expressed satisfaction with the transformation achieved so far, despite the initial 90-day deadline not having elapsed. Ayariga highlighted the demonstration of Ghana's capacity to tackle major sanitation challenges through commitment and effective mobilization of resources.
He emphasized that, with the necessary resources and collective determination, Ghana could manage even its most difficult waste challenges. The minister stressed the importance of protecting the cleared land from encroachment as the government works towards a proposed industrial park project on the site. He also highlighted plans to cover sections of the cleared area and provide facilities, such as walkways, to serve surrounding community residents while the industrial park plans are pursued.
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