The Yilo Krobo Municipal Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Ms. Henrietta Glikpo, has highlighted tax compliance and environmental responsibility as key pillars for inclusive national development, particularly for vulnerable groups.
Speaking at an event in Somanya where 74 Persons Living With Disabilities (PWDs) received livelihood support items from the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development, Ms. Glikpo stressed that sustainable social interventions depend largely on revenue generated through taxes.
She explained that taxes fund essential public services such as healthcare, education, security and environmental protection, making it crucial for all citizens, regardless of the size or nature of their economic activity, to contribute.
To encourage wider participation, Ms. Glikpo noted that the government has simplified tax payment for the informal sector through the introduction of affordable annual tax stamps, costing between GH¢20 and GH¢50. She said this measure makes it easier for small traders, artisans and service providers to meet their civic obligations.
The NCCE Director challenged the perception that only formal businesses are required to pay taxes, urging informal workers—including barbers, masons, ice water sellers and petty traders—to see tax payment as a shared responsibility toward national progress.
Beyond taxation, Ms. Glikpo also drew attention to sanitation and environmental cleanliness, warning that poor waste management and unhygienic practices could trigger disease outbreaks, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as PWDs.
She called on residents of the municipality to adopt responsible sanitation habits, noting that a clean and healthy environment is essential for public health, social inclusion and overall community wellbeing.
