Akatsi: The Akatsi South Municipal Assembly has intensified its efforts in road development and sanitation within the municipality. This initiative aims to improve environmental health and enhance mobility for residents.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Daniel Dagba, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), stated that upon taking office, his primary focus was to address sanitation issues, particularly the heaps of refuse that had accumulated in significant parts of the town. The Assembly managed to clear these refuse piles within two weeks, which had previously overwhelmed the municipal dumpsite.
Mr. Dagba explained that additional refuse sites at Esianyokope, Accra Station through to Tatorme, Anyidzime, and surrounding areas were also cleared. The refuse collected from the Central Market alone filled the entire dumpsite, requiring vehicles for its removal. This cleanup operation was part of the National Sanitation Day activities conducted across the municipality, with a subsequent cleanup at the Central Market on July 4, 2025.
Regarding road development, Mr. Dagba revealed that approximately 3.9 kilometers of roads have been reshaped to enhance mobility and improve socio-economic activities in the area. A report from the Feeder Roads Engineer to Mr. Dagba highlighted that six selected roads have been improved, including stretches like N3 Filling Station to El-Shaddai Warehouse-Mortuary Road and Asafokope Junction to Mount Zion School.
The report noted that the road surfaces are in good condition, and the drainage structures are functioning effectively. Mr. Dagba emphasized that the road reshaping is part of the Assembly’s broader agenda to open up communities, facilitating access to markets, schools, and health facilities. This initiative is expected to boost economic activities, especially for farmers and traders who rely on these roads for transporting goods.
Mr. Dagba assured that this is just the beginning and that more communities would benefit from similar projects as they continue collaborating with development partners and the central government. Residents have expressed their appreciation for the intervention, noting the eased transportation challenges in the area.