Shedding light on Camara, a growing but overlooked suburb in Dansoman

 Dear Editor,

I write to use your respected platform to bring atten­tion to Camara, a small but growing suburb tucked within the Dansoman area of Accra.

For many, the name ‘Camara’ may not ring a bell and that is exactly the problem.

Though we are part of the vibrant Dansoman community, Camara is often forgotten when it comes to development, infrastructure, and public services.

This is a neighbourhood filled with potential: families, students, small businesses, and workers who contribute daily to Accra’s social and economic life.

Yet our roads remain untarred, streetlights and public facilities are few.

Security has become a growing concern, especially in the poorly lit areas.

Making Camara known is not about gaining attention for its own sake. It is about ensuring that we benefit from the development efforts enjoyed by other townships.

We need Proper street naming and signage to officially recognize the area, inclusion in municipal development plans, installation of streetlights and improved security patrols, road infrastructure and sanitation improvements, opportunities for youth engagement and education.

We deserve to be seen, heard, and supported. I appeal to urban planners, and the wider community to recognize Camara as part of the future of Dansoman.

Eugene Ampiaw,

Camara