The discussions revealed several challenges plaguing the constituency
The Member of Parliament for Bekwai Constituency, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has assured constituents of imminent improvements in sanitation following a stakeholder meeting addressing the area’s persistent waste management issues.
The meeting, part of a working visit by the Parliamentary Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources, involved the Bekwai Municipal Assembly, Environmental and Sanitation officers, Zoomlion Ghana, and representatives from the Kumasi Compost and Recycling Plant.
The discussions revealed several challenges plaguing the constituency, including inadequate Zoomlion waste containers, inefficiencies in the Sanitation Improvement Plan (SIP), fumigation difficulties, and problems with the final dumping site at Sesekro.
To tackle these issues, stakeholders agreed on the urgent need for a mobile transfer station or a compost recycling plant in Bekwai to convert refuse into organic manure, enhance household waste collection, and create job opportunities.
Poku-Adusei, who serves as the Deputy Ranking Member on the Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources, highlighted his ongoing efforts to improve sanitation in the constituency.
He noted that he had previously facilitated the clearing of decades-old refuse dumps at Kokofu, Poano, and Adjamesu. However, he acknowledged that more work is required to address the sanitation crisis fully.
Speaking at the meeting, the MP reiterated his commitment to leveraging his position to advocate for initiatives to enhance sanitary conditions in Bekwai.
He disclosed that he has engaged the Kumasi Compost and Recycling Plant management to collaborate with the Municipal Assembly and other stakeholders to establish a compost and recycling plant in the constituency. The proposed facility would serve Bekwai and neighbouring constituencies.
As part of his “Clean Bekwai” campaign, Poku-Adusei emphasised that the project is a priority aimed at fostering a cleaner and healthier environment while generating employment for residents.
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