The monthly allowance for street sweepers will be raised from GH¢400 to GH¢800
Street sweepers are set to receive a significant increase in their salaries, the Mayor of Accra, Michael Nii Kpakpo Allotey, has announced.
According to him, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has confirmed that the monthly allowance for street sweepers will be raised from GH¢400 to GH¢800.
Speaking on Citi News, the Accra Mayor explained that the move is intended to ensure sweepers take home a fair wage, which will also motivate them to work more effectively.
He added that the salary increment will attract more young people into the sanitation sector and help reduce unemployment.
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“When you are a leader and you want people to work well, you need to make sure the salaries they take home are fair. We thank God His Excellency John Mahama has introduced the 24-Hour Economy, which is helping AMA operate 24/7,” Allotey said.
“I am telling them that we are increasing their salary from GH₵400 to GH₵800. That will bring in more youth. I think it is a good thing, and I hope my colleagues do the same to reduce unemployment,” he added.
Michael Nii Kpakpo Allotey further revealed that plans are underway to deploy tricycles, popularly known as aboboyaa, to improve waste collection in Accra’s Central Business District.
The rollout, he said, will begin on Monday, February 9, 2026.
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