The Atwima Mponua District Assembly in the Ashanti Region has recruited 38 sanitation workers to strengthen waste management and environmental cleanliness following the government’s termination of its sanitation contract with Zoomlion Ghana Limited.
The recruitment forms part of efforts by the Assembly to improve sanitation delivery, maintain environmental hygiene and prevent the accumulation of refuse in communities across the district.
The newly recruited workers are expected to play a critical role in ensuring effective waste management and promoting clean surroundings as the Assembly takes steps to assume greater responsibility for sanitation services.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held at the Assembly’s premises, the District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. Issahak Ibrahim, described the recruitment as a strategic intervention aimed at ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment for residents.
He disclosed that each of the 38 workers would receive a monthly motivation allowance of GH¢550, adding that their contracts would be subject to renewal every six months based on their performance.
According to him, the improved allowance is intended to motivate the workers to discharge their duties diligently and deliver better results than under previous arrangements.
The DCE, however, stressed that the Assembly would not tolerate indiscipline, absenteeism or negligence among the recruits.
He charged them to demonstrate commitment, punctuality and dedication to their assignments, warning that workers who habitually absent themselves from duty or fail to remain at their designated working locations would be replaced.
Hon. Ibrahim emphasised that the opportunity came with significant responsibilities, urging the workers to appreciate the confidence reposed in them by the Assembly and work towards achieving the district’s sanitation objectives.
He further called on the recruits to regard sanitation as a collective responsibility and contribute meaningfully to efforts to protect public health and improve the living conditions of residents.
STRICT MONITORING
In a related development, the Acting District Environmental Officer, Mr. Osei Kuffour Eric, disclosed that the Assembly had put in place a comprehensive monitoring mechanism to ensure that the newly recruited workers performed their duties effectively.
He revealed that supervisors had been equipped with new motorbikes to facilitate regular monitoring exercises and enable them to visit various duty stations to ascertain whether workers were present and carrying out their assigned responsibilities.
Mr. Kuffour explained that the monitoring arrangement was designed to strengthen supervision, promote accountability and ensure that the Assembly obtained value for the resources committed to the sanitation initiative.
He cautioned the workers against abusing Assembly-provided equipment, particularly using official tools and resources for personal financial gains.
According to him, the Assembly would deal decisively with any worker found engaging in such practices, stressing that offenders would have their contracts terminated immediately.
He urged the recruits to strictly adhere to the operational guidelines and instructions given to them, noting that discipline and responsible use of public resources would be central to the success of the programme.
WORKERS EXPRESS GRATITUDE
Some of the newly recruited sanitation workers expressed appreciation to the Assembly for the employment opportunity, describing it as a significant intervention that would provide them with an opportunity to contribute to the development of their communities.
They pledged to abide by the training, operational guidelines and monitoring measures introduced by the Assembly.
The workers also assured the DCE and the Environmental Health Department of their commitment to punctuality, discipline and effective service delivery.
The recruitment comes at a time when local assemblies are expected to strengthen their sanitation management arrangements following the government’s decision to end its contract with Zoomlion.
The initiative is expected to enhance the Assembly’s capacity to address sanitation challenges, improve waste management practices and promote a cleaner environment throughout the Atwima Mponua District.
Residents are also expected to support the initiative by adopting proper waste disposal practices and cooperating with sanitation personnel to ensure that the district remains clean and healthy.
