110 markets, lorry stations shut for disinfection in Upper West Region

A total of 110 market places and lorry stations are currently benefiting from the national spraying exercise introduced by the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development in collaboration with Zoomlion Ghana Limited as a measure to eradicate bacteria and virus.

The Municipal Chief Executive of Wa, Tahiru Isahaku Moomin while addressing the media prior to the commencement of the exercise in the Upper West Regional capital, Wa said a total of 110 markets and lorry stations will benefit from the exercise.

He said all arrangements have been put in place for a successful programme including a clean up exercise on Thursday before, the markets are re-opened for the public.

Already, similar exercises have been undertaken in the Great Accra Region, Ashanti Region and the Bono Regions all geared towards enhancing hygienic conditions in the markets in order to contain and prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus.