Accra: 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.

According to Ghana News Agency, during a working visit to the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA), Mr. Oti Bless emphasized the need for contract signing between assemblies and service providers. This step is seen as crucial to ensure accountability and effectiveness in service delivery.

Mr. Victor Acquaye, Municipal Environmental Health Analyst at KoKMA, highlighted several challenges faced by the assembly. These include a backlog in refuse collection, rising costs of fuel and spare parts, overloading of refuse collection vehicles, and disposal site issues. He appealed for government support to equip the Assembly with necessary logistics and funds to tackle these problems effectively.

'We need a formula component for solid waste for adjustment and the regulation of refuse collectors into standard conformity,' Mr. Acquaye stated. This call underscores the need for a structured approach to managing solid waste and enhancing compliance among refuse collectors.

Mr. Emmanuel Baisie, Municipal Coordinating Director, KoKMA, noted that KoKMA allocates a significant portion of its IGF to sanitation, demonstrating the Assembly's commitment to addressing sanitation challenges. The focus on using IGF highlights the proactive measures taken by the Assembly in the face of funding delays.