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AMA distributes energy saving bulbs
Accra, Nov 24, Ghanadot/GNA - Residents of Nima, Mamobi and
surrounding areas on Saturday received officials the from
Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) with glee as the officials
moved from house to house to replace onion bulbs with CFL
energy savings ones.
The exercise meant to reduce energy consumption, began in
the metropolis on November 2 and is expected to end by
Wednesday.
Mr Ali Baba Abature, Public Relations Officer of the AMA,
told newsmen in Accra that the response and cooperation from
residents had so far been positive and expressed optimism
that the exercise would help forestall any future energy
crisis.
He said all sub-metros under the AMA were undertaking the
exercise to ensure early distribution and advised all
landlords to leave at least one person at home from Monday
onwards in order for all households to benefit.
Mr Benjamin Odotei, East Ayawaso Sub-metro Director of the
AMA said a first consignment of 3,212 bulbs had been
distributed to Ruga, near Kanda, Kwatsru and other parts of
Mamobi East and Nima East.
He said the sub-metro had also received over 12,000 bulbs
for distribution to Nima East and surrounding areas.
GNA
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