The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, has distributed streetlights to all 29 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the region as part of efforts to enhance public safety, improve visibility and support economic activities.
Speaking during the presentation ceremony held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Regional Minister’s Residence at Ridge, Hon. Ocloo said the initiative aligns with the vision of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to create safer, well-lit communities supported by improved infrastructure.
Under the distribution, each Metropolitan and Municipal Assembly is to receive 150 streetlights, while each District Assembly will receive 100 streetlights. The Regional Minister explained that the allocation was carefully designed to ensure a balanced and significant impact across the entire region.
She noted that the timing of the exercise was deliberate, as the Christmas season is characterised by increased night-time movement, commercial activities and social gatherings. According to her, adequate street lighting is crucial to reducing crime, preventing road accidents and creating a welcoming environment for residents and visitors.
Hon. Ocloo urged all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives to ensure the immediate installation of the streetlights in strategic locations, particularly markets, public spaces and other high-traffic areas where the impact would be most felt.
She further directed all Assemblies to complete the installation and submit brief reports to the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council by the end of the week to promote accountability and enable effective monitoring.
“A brighter Greater Accra is a safer Greater Accra,” the Regional Minister stated, adding that the success of the initiative depends on collective commitment to delivering tangible results for the people of the region.
