AMA to increase street sweepers’ pay from GH₵400 to GH₵800

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced plans to increase the monthly allowance of street sweepers from GH₵400 to GH₵800.

In an interview with Citi News, the Mayor of Accra, Michael Nii Kpakpo Allotey, said the increment aims to attract more young people into the sanitation workforce and help reduce unemployment.

He also urged other local government authorities to follow suit in order to curb the country’s rising unemployment.

“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,” Mayor 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.