SANITATION practice and management continue to pose problems to city authorities in the country.
In spite of the numerous appeals and the educational campaigns for people to cultivate good sanitary practices, the situation still leaves much to be desired as residents persist in dumping refuse in drains and litter their surroundings without considering the implications of their actions.
At some refuse disposal sites in the Tamale metropolis, some recalcitrant individuals continue to dispose of live charcoal into refuse containers thus reducing their lifespan.
It is for this reason that the Tamale Metropolitan Co-ordinating Director, Alhaji Mohammed Adam Baba, advised the people to change their attitudes on sanitation for the better.
Even though he gave a pledge that the assembly was ready to always contain the problem, he said ‘‘we cannot do it alone if the people do not co-operate with us by changing their habits and ensuring that their surroundings are kept tidy at all times.’’
Mr Baba further underscored the need for residents in the area to rally behind the assembly by getting actively involved in its activities to accelerate the pace of development of the metropolis.
He said the city was blessed with both human and material resources that could have a major impact on the growth of the area if all hands were put on deck.
The director intimated that contrary to the negative perception some people had about the metropolis, Tamale was the hub of the proverbial Ghanaian hospitality with a multiplicity of valued culture and tradition.
He, therefore, urged potential investors and visitors alike not to hesitate in relocating to the city to enjoy its warmth and business opportunities that it offered.
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