The Hon. Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, has declared 13th–20th December 2025 as a National Sanitation Week, aimed at preparing cities and communities across the country for the Christmas season.

Announcing the initiative at a strategic meeting with MMDCEs and their Coordinating Directors in the Greater Accra Region, the Minister emphasized that the week-long exercise is critical as thousands of visitors return home or travel into the country during the festive period. He noted that maintaining clean, orderly, and hygienic surroundings is essential to projecting Ghana positively and ensuring a healthy environment for both residents and visitors.

Hon. Ibrahim observed that as Christmas approaches, the cities, especially Accra as the national capital, must reflect discipline and cleanliness worthy of the season. He said this is a time when many Ghanaians abroad return home, and thousands of tourists visit, therefore the environment must be clean, safe and welcoming.

He tasked all Assemblies to demonstrate strong leadership by galvanising residents, Assembly staff, community groups, traditional authorities and youth networks to participate actively in the sanitation week. He also underscored Greater Accra’s role in setting a national standard for environmental cleanliness.

The Minister charged the MMDCEs to lead by example by ensuring a 24- hour sanitation at the Assemblies  as the flagship policy signifies with three Team leads doing a rotational clean-up, while enhancing the major streets with lights and painting of the pathways.

The Ministry he said will issue further operational guidelines to support Assemblies in delivering a successful, visible, and impactful National Sanitation Week.

Source: Chantal Aidoo

Public Relations Unit, MLGCRA

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs joined the chiefs and people of the Peki Traditional Area (Gbi Anyigbe) on Saturday, 6^th December 2025 to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Gbidukorza at Peki. The historic event was graced by dignitaries including His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana; Togbega Gabusu VII, Paramount Chief of Gbi Traditional Area; and other distinguished guests from across the country and the diaspora.

Delivering his welcome address, Paramount Chief of Peki Traditional Area, Deiga Kwadzo Dei XII expressed deep pride and gratitude for the unity, resilience, and progress of the Gbi State over the past three decades. He noted that despite numerous socioeconomic and sociocultural challenges, the people of Gbi Anyigbe and Peki have remained committed to peace, education, and community development.

Recounting the history of the Gbi people, he observed their unwavering leadership in education, church establishment, and service to the nation dating back to the 1800s and early 1900s. He emphasized that Gbis have traditionally excelled in formal employment across the country and continue to produce distinguished professionals contributing to national development.

A key highlight of this year’s celebration is the launch of an Educational Endowment Fund a visionary legacy project dedicated to supporting needy but brilliant children across the Gbi State. The fund seeks to ensure that no child is left behind due to financial constraints, thereby strengthening the human resource base of the traditional area.

The Paramount Chief called on citizens, leaders, churches, and parents to rally behind the initiative and contribute meaningfully to its success. He stressed that community-driven development remains essential in complementing government’s efforts.

He further urged the people of Peki and the broader Gbi State to align their aspirations with national development priorities and take advantage of the numerous government programmes aimed at empowering youth, supporting local businesses, and strengthening rural economies. He encouraged young people to venture into various fields of opportunity and create sustainable livelihoods.

The celebration brought together chiefs, queen mothers, government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, development partners, and thousands of citizens dressed in their beautiful African apparel showcasing culture, preservation, and progress.

Source: Chantal Aidoo

Public Relations Unit, MLGCRA

The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has reaffirmed commitment to strengthening local economic development through strategic international partnerships.

The move follows a courtesy call by the Ambassador of Spain, His Excellency Ángel Lossada, accompanied by the Economic and Commercial Counsellor and a high-level executive delegation from GB Foods to discuss collaborations and support to strengthen local industries.

During the engagement, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim underscored the vital role of land governance, particularly land held by traditional authorities in driving capital formation, job creation, and investment opportunities at the local level. He indicated that the Ministry serves as an interface between the Traditional Leaders, Religious Bodies and Government and would be ready to t provide the platform for them should the need be. He emphasized that effective land management remains central to Ghana’s decentralisation agenda, which prioritizes community-driven development and economic transformation.

The Minister affirmed the Ministry’s willingness to facilitate engagements with other sector ministries and government agencies to support Spanish investors and partners. He assured the delegation that inter-ministerial cooperation is strong, enabling seamless coordination across agriculture, trade, industry, and related sectors.

Hon. Ibrahim further encouraged continued collaboration with the Embassy of Spain and GB Foods, expressing confidence that such partnerships will deepen investment prospects, enhance local productivity, and contribute to sustainable development outcomes across Ghana’s decentralized regions.

The meeting provided a platform for the Spanish delegation to share perspectives on agricultural advancement, international business standards, and Spain’s experience in promoting natural and sustainable agricultural practices. Ambassador Lossada noted that with the appropriate policy and legislative backing, similar models could be adapted locally to boost productivity and create value within Ghana’s agro-industrial sector.

The Ambassador expressed Spain’s readiness to collaborate with the Ministry in identifying opportunities that align with Ghana’s local economic development priorities.

Source: Chantal Aidoo

Public Relations Unit, MLGCRA