In a significant step towards bolstering the government’s vision for a 24-hour economy, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ledzokuku, Hon. Israel Adjetey Otchwenmah, participated in a crucial stakeholders’ engagement meeting on the upcoming rehabilitation of street lighting across the capital on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025.
The meeting at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition brought together key actors to fine-tune strategies for the massive infrastructure project. The initiative is designed to provide reliable and efficient street lighting, a critical backbone for the safety, security, and economic activity required to sustain a vibrant 24-hour city.
Hon. Otchwenmah joined his colleague MCEs from various municipalities within the Greater Accra Region, underscoring a collaborative regional approach to the project. The meeting also saw the presence of Municipal Coordinating Directors and other technical officials, ensuring that both political and administrative perspectives were aligned.
The rehabilitation of the capital’s street lighting is more than just an infrastructure upgrade; it is a foundational pillar of the government’s flagship 24-hour Economy program.
Speaking on the importance of the engagement, the involvement of Hon. Otchwenmah and the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly signals a direct commitment to ensuring that the municipality benefits fully from this national program. The project is expected to lead to improved lighting on major thoroughfares and within communities, directly impacting businesses and residents in Teshie, and its environs.