Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources commissions bio-digester training centre in Ada

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The Ministry of has inaugurated a centre dedicated to training artisans in the construction of bio-digesters for households and institutions in Ada, Greater Region.

During the commissioning ceremony, Mr Amidu Issahaku, the Deputy Minister of the sector, emphasized the crucial role of private sector involvement in tackling sanitation challenges in the country. He underscored the significance of training artisans to address the gaps in the number of skilled workers capable of constructing bio-digester facilities.

“It's imperative that students and artisans are equipped with the knowledge and technical know-how to lead this charge,” stated Mr Issahaku. He emphasized that participants in the training program would not only acquire valuable skills but also become advocates for sanitation solutions within their communities.

Highlighting the Ministry's efforts to promote the adoption of bio-digester technologies, Mr Issahaku referenced the recently released 2021 census data, which indicated a significant increase in the use of bio-digester toilet facilities across Ghana. He noted that 130,251 bio-digester facilities are in use nationwide, with a notable concentration in the Greater and Central Regions.

Professor Prince Boateng, the Principal of Ada College of Education, commended the establishment of the training centre, emphasizing its potential to alleviate sanitation challenges in the region. He highlighted the positive impacts of the centre, including job creation for trained youth, reduction of unemployment, and mitigation of rural-urban migration.

“The benefits to the local authorities include environmental impact reduction, odor elimination, hygiene improvement, and cleanliness in schools, as well as the production of nutrient-rich fertilizer to enhance soil quality,” added Prof. Boateng.

The training centre will serve six districts, including and West, Ningo-Prampram in Greater Accra, and North, South, and in the . Nene Aqudey Obichire III, the Manklalo of the Ada Traditional Council, expressed gratitude to the Ministry for the initiative, emphasizing its potential to enhance sanitation within the community and its surroundings.

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