{
  "id": 9560672,
  "title": "Photos: Mahama Ayariga inspects waste evacuation exercise at Agbogbloshie",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/photos-mahama-ayariga-inspects-waste-evacuation-exercise-at",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T12:34:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/photos-mahama-ayariga-inspects-waste-evacuation-exercise-at-agbogbloshie/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Mahama Ayariga traveled to Agbogbloshie to evaluate advancements in the National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise, now in its fifth day. The operation encompasses Agbogbloshie, Old Fadama, Abbosey Okai, and Jamestown, with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Zoomlion, DRIP teams, and the 48 Engineers Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces contributing to the effort. During his visit, Ayariga heard updates from Accra's Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey, Zoomlion representatives, DRIP coordinators, machine operators, and members of the 48 Engineers Regiment. The Minister learned about operational challenges, such as the substantial amount of waste at the transfer station and traffic congestion that hampers heavy-duty equipment movement and functioning. Ayariga pledged to collaborate with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department to enhance traffic management, enabling teams to optimize their working hours. He expressed appreciation for the participants' efforts and encouraged continued cooperation to successfully complete the evacuation and enhance sanitation in Agbogbloshie and nearby areas. Photographs showcase Ayariga during his working visit to Agbogbloshie to assess the ongoing National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise.",
  "summary": "The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, has visited Agbogbloshie to assess progress on the National Emergency Waste Evacuation Exercise, as the operation enters its fifth day.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}