The second-day inspection tour of the Junction Improvement Projects under the Ghana Urban Mobility and Accessibility Project (GUMAP) in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) ended with a visit to the Ashongman Road/Alafia Road intersection in Ga East and the Three Junction in Ga West as part easing traffic congestion in bustling urban areas, known for high commuter volumes during peak hours.

Ghana Urban Mobility and Accessibility Project (GUMAP) aims to Improve Transportation in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA). Objectives Improve Accessibility and Mobility, Build Sustainable transport capacity, and Enhance Urban Liveability.

The inspection team checked the construction progress at each site and expressed appreciation for the substantial progress made.

The Project lead, Mrs. Pamela Adofo Ansong, highlighted that adhering to the project timeline is crucial and that each initiative must not only meet but exceed the expectations set for improving transportation efficiency in the Region.

"The progress at both the Ashongman and Three Junctions is certainly promising, but we have identified several critical aspects that require intensified focus to ease traffic in these intersections," she noted.

She recommended a proactive approach to ensure the timely completion of these projects.

Source: Sandra Owusu Asamoah &Stephanie Edem Klustey
              MLGCRA, Public Relations Unit

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA) has begun a three-day inspection of junction improvement projects under the Ghana Urban Mobility and Accessibility Project (GUMAP) in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA).

The tour will assess the progress and quality of ongoing projects in the area, identify any issues that need attention, gather valuable insights, and make informed decisions to ensure the projects meet their objectives.

The tour commenced on Tuesday, February 4, at the Otublohum Road/Obibini Street intersection in the Accra Metropolis Assembly (AMA) and the Mambo Junction in Ga Central. This initiative aims to enhance traffic flow, reduce congestion, and improve urban mobility.

Over the three days, the inspection will also cover several other project sites, including the Baba Yara Road/Padmore Street intersection in Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA), the Ashongman Road/Alafia Road intersection in Ga East, the Three Junction in Ga West, and the Ogbojo New Market intersection in Adentan and La Nkwantanang Madina.

The inspection team, led by Mrs. Pamela Adofo Ansong, the GUMAP Project Coordinator, expressed her satisfaction with the progress made so far and provided recommendations to keep the projects on track.

Source: Sandra Owusu Asamoah & Stephanie Edem Klutsey
               MLGCRA, Public Relations Unit

The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, has emphasized that sanitation challenges in the country are fundamentally governance and institutional issues. According to him, addressing these challenges requires the development of a structured monitoring framework that aligns with efficient service delivery, facilitated through inter-institutional collaboration among all stakeholders in waste management.

Hon. Ibrahim made this observation during a meeting with staff of the erstwhile Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources, as well as officials from the Korle Klottey and Accra Metropolitan Assemblies. The engagement sought to review sanitation successes and challenges within their jurisdictions and to chart a sustainable path forward.

The discussions centered on key aspects of waste management, including storage, collection, transportation, source separation and recovery, treatment, and final disposal. Participants acknowledged the need for enhanced coordination among government agencies, local authorities, and private sector players to ensure a more effective and integrated approach to sanitation management.

The Minister highlighted the potential role of the proposed 24-hour economy initiative by His Excellency, former President John Dramani Mahama, in transforming sanitation service delivery. He noted that with properly functioning streetlights, public cleaning and waste collection could be conducted at night, minimizing human disruptions and improving overall sanitation outcomes.

Hon. Ibrahim reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening institutional frameworks and governance structures to ensure sustainable sanitation solutions. He called for collective responsibility in tackling sanitation challenges, urging all stakeholders to work collaboratively towards achieving a cleaner and healthier environment for all citizens.