Combating noise pollution requires collaboration of agencies, ministries – Murtala

“Ministries and agencies are not supposed to be working in isolation. What I will do is to deepen the collaboration between ministries and agencies. If you look at noise pollution for example, you may see it as entirely the responsibility of MESTI.

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Murtala Mohammed, the Minister-designate for Environment, Science, and Technology, has emphasized the importance of collaboration between ministries and agencies to address environmental challenges in Ghana.

Speaking during his vetting before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on January 30, he highlighted the need for a coordinated approach, particularly in tackling issues such as noise pollution.

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Using noise pollution as an example, Murtala Mohammed explained that while it may seem solely the responsibility of the Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology (MESTI), effective regulation requires the involvement of other stakeholders.

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“Ministries and agencies are not supposed to be working in isolation. What I will do is to deepen the collaboration between ministries and agencies. If you look at noise pollution for example, you may see it as entirely the responsibility of MESTI.

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“But to be able to have a policy that will regulate the noise that people engage in. You cannot do that without the traditional authorities, without engaging the local governance. Local government and chieftaincy will be so much more important to it.

“I think what I will do is to have some consultations with some of these ministries and agencies to see how best we can all help to stem the tide.”

His remarks underscored his commitment to fostering inter-agency cooperation to address Ghana’s environmental concerns more effectively.

 

Source: citinewsroom.com

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