Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Akweley Ocloo, has vowed to fix 70% of Accra’s non-functional streetlights within the next 50 days to boost security and improve visibility across the city.

Addressing journalists in Accra on Monday, February 3, Ocloo emphasized that tackling the issue of faulty streetlights is a key priority in her new role.

She reiterated her dedication to enhancing the city’s infrastructure, promising significant improvements in street lighting during her first 50 days in office.

“In fact, within 50 days in office, all these things should be fixed. I will make sure that at least 70 percent of the streetlights should be fixed.

“So these are some of the things we are going to check, and like I said, I am going to work together with the MMDAs.”

Linda Akweley Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, has identified security and sanitation as her top priorities for the capital.

During her first meeting with the management and staff of the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council, she outlined her vision for the region, announcing the reintroduction of the Regional Sanitation Day.

Additionally, she revealed plans to launch an award scheme to recognize the cleanest city, a move aimed at promoting better sanitation practices across Accra.

She stated that municipal and local district assemblies would be supported to become self-sustaining as part of the new government’s “Resetting Agenda.”

She further revealed her intention to work closely with the traditional authorities alongside religious organizations to deepen decentralization and participatory governance.