The Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) for Tamale, Alhaji Adam Abubakari Takoro, has reaffirmed the assembly’s commitment to tackling sanitation and water challenges confronting the metropolis.

He gave the assurance when he welcomed the Parliamentary Select Committee on Sanitation and Water Resources to the Tamale Metropolitan Assembly on Wednesday as part of their working visit to the Northern Region.

The visit, which also brought on board the Sagnarigu Municipal Assembly, created a platform for dialogue on key issues in sanitation, waste management, and access to safe water.

Alhaji Takoro said Tamale, being one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, faced increasing pressure on sanitation infrastructure and water systems due to rapid urbanisation.  

“With rapid urbanization comes increasing demand for improved sanitation, effective waste management systems, and reliable access to safe water,” he said, adding that Tamale carries the responsibility of setting standards as the gateway to the Northern Zone.

He noted that the engagement provided an opportunity to discuss progress made, challenges faced, and areas where legislative and policy support would be needed to improve service delivery.

The MCE commended Parliament and the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources for their continued efforts to advance the national agenda for sustainable sanitation and safe water supply.

He expressed optimism that the visit would inspire renewed commitment and lead to practical interventions to improve the living conditions of residents of Tamale, Sagnarigu, and beyond.

The committee members also visited sanitation facilities operated by the Jospong Group in Tamale, including the medical waste treatment plant, the integrated recycling and compost plant limited, the Tamale water treatment plant, and the waste landfill site at Gbalahi in the Sagnarigu Municipality.

Chairman of the Sanitation and Water Resources Committee of Ghana's Parliament, John Oti Bless, during the visit to the facilities, said it was part of the government's reset agenda to strike strategic partnerships with the private sector to address the sanitation challenges confronting the country.