By Elsie Appiah-Osei
Accra, April 14, GNA – The Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources, Mr John Oti Bless, has called for a review of the use of Internally Generated Funds (IGF) by District Assemblies to pay for sanitation services when District Assembly Common Funds are delayed.
During a working visit to the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA), Mr Oti Bless emphasised the need for contract signing between assemblies and service providers.
Mr Victor Acquaye, Municipal Environmental Health Analyst at KoKMA, highlighted challenges such as refuse collection backlog, fuel and spare parts hikes, overloading of refuse cars, and disposal site issues.
He appealed for government support to equip the Assembly with logistics and funds.
“We need a formula component for solid waste for adjustment and the regulation of refuse collectors into standard conformity,” Mr Acquaye stated.
Mr Emmanuel Baisie, Municipal Coordinating Director, KoKMA, noted that KoKMA invests a substantial part of its IGF into sanitation, underscoring the Assembly’s commitment to addressing sanitation challenges.
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