50% of street lighting target achieved —Greater Accra Regional Minister

The Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo has announced that 50% of her promise to improve street lighting in the capital within her first 50 days in office has been fulfilled.

She stated that the ministry will soon hold a press briefing to update the public on the progress made and the specific areas where streetlights have been installed.

With the deadline fast approaching, concerns have been raised about the feasibility of the initiative, as several parts of the capital remain poorly lit at night.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Linda Ocloo reassured the public that efforts were ongoing to complete the remaining work before the deadline.

“I will say so far so good. We are 50% through. We will be having a press briefing soon to let the people know exactly the streets that we have worked on so far. Today, the team is working around the Jubilee House and also a couple of streets around. I can assure you of the 50% work done.”

“We are hoping that by the time the 50-day period elapses, we will cover the remaining 50%. We have some challenges with the streetlights, but we are trying to work around it to make sure that we meet the mark,” she added.

Despite the progress, Ocloo acknowledged several challenges hindering full implementation of the initiative.

“About two days ago, our attention was drawn to the fact that some streetlights around Okponglo were being tampered with. There is a copper in the pole, and it seems some people are interested in that.”

“Some also want the photocell that is in the bulb. That photocell is being sold currently at GH¢150, so imagine a person steals 10 of those. These are some of the challenges we are facing,” she noted.

—citinewsroom