Key Takeaways
- The Bosome Freho District Assembly has inaugurated 100 street sweepers under its Street Sweeping Programme to improve environmental sanitation.
- The initiative follows a directive by President John Mahama to strengthen sanitation management in districts.
- The street sweepers will receive a monthly allowance of GH¢500, a significant increase from the previous GH¢150 per month.
The Bosome Freho District Assembly in the Ashanti Region has taken a significant step towards improving environmental sanitation in its communities. As part of its Street Sweeping Programme, the assembly has inaugurated 100 street sweepers to carry out the task of keeping the streets clean.
The initiative follows a directive by President John Mahama, urging Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to strengthen sanitation management in their jurisdictions. The move is part of the government's efforts to tackle the sanitation crisis in the country, particularly after the decision not to renew the sanitation contract with Zoomlion Ghana Limited.
Background & Context
The issue of sanitation has been a major concern in Ghana, with many communities struggling to keep their streets clean. The government's decision not to renew the sanitation contract with Zoomlion Ghana Limited has led to a scramble by local assemblies to find alternative solutions.
The Bosome Freho District Assembly's decision to inaugurate 100 street sweepers is a significant step towards addressing the sanitation crisis in the district. The initiative demonstrates the assembly's commitment to improving the welfare of sanitation workers and ensuring that the streets are clean.
Under the previous arrangement with Zoomlion, sweepers received only GH¢150 per month. The increase to GH¢500 demonstrates the assembly's commitment to improving the welfare of sanitation workers.
Commitment to Improving Welfare of Sanitation Workers
The District Chief Executive for Bosome Freho, Charles Appiah-Kubi, stated that the assembly has put in place measures to ensure that the street sweepers receive better remuneration to motivate them to carry out their duties effectively.
The assembly has approved a monthly allowance of GH¢500 for each of the 100 sweepers, a significant increase from the previous GH¢150 per month. The DCE urged the sweepers to remain dedicated to their duties and avoid partisan politics while carrying out their responsibilities.
He emphasized that sanitation should be regarded as a collective responsibility aimed at improving public health and environmental cleanliness. The DCE also warned that absenteeism would not be tolerated under the programme, with supervisors closely monitoring the activities of the sweepers.
Looking Ahead
The inauguration of the 100 street sweepers is a significant step towards improving environmental sanitation in the Bosome Freho District. The initiative demonstrates the assembly's commitment to improving the welfare of sanitation workers and ensuring that the streets are clean.
The programme is expected to have a positive impact on the district, with the street sweepers working diligently to ensure cleaner communities. The assembly's decision to increase the allowance of the sweepers is also expected to motivate them to carry out their duties effectively.
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