Agbogbloshie waste evacuation progresses as minister commends Accra mayor, operations team

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mr Mahama Ayariga, has commended the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) team and the Ghana Armed Forces for their contributions to the ongoing waste evacuation exercise at Agbogbloshie in Accra.

During an inspection of the site on Wednesday, the Minister expressed satisfaction with the progress of the exercise, which involves extensive excavation works to clear accumulated waste, reclaim the land and prepare it for redevelopment.

He said the visible changes at the site demonstrated the importance of sustained commitment, effective collaboration and the strategic deployment of equipment in addressing longstanding environmental challenges.

Mr Ayariga recalled that the exercise followed an initial inspection and its subsequent commissioning by President John Dramani Mahama. He said the main objective was to clear and secure the entire area and reclaim the land for productive economic and social activities.

The Minister noted that the DRIP team, working with the Ghana Armed Forces and the AMA, had played a significant role in advancing the operation.

He said Government was committed to sustaining the exercise until the assignment was completed, adding that the teams were expected to work within the stipulated 90-day period.

Mr Ayariga expressed optimism that the evacuation would be completed on schedule, allowing the equipment deployed to the site to be moved to other regions to support similar infrastructure interventions.

The Agbogbloshie exercise forms part of efforts to address environmental concerns at the site and restore the area for productive use.

 Faustina Naa Ayele Johnson, ISD