The maiden National Sanitation Day cleanup exercise in Accra witnessed strong citizen participation, with youth volunteer groups and entertainers joining hands with government and traditional leaders to clean the capital.

Among those who took part were the Buzstop Boys, a youth volunteer group known for their sanitation advocacy, who cleaned along the Agbogbloshie Scrap Market area.

In a show of civic spirit, veteran musician Akosua Agyapong and her team also joined the exercise at Kwame Nkrumah Circle, urging Ghanaians to take sanitation seriously as part of their national duty.

> “We all have a role to play in keeping Ghana clean,” she said. “This is about our health, our image, and our future.”

Their participation highlighted the growing public ownership of the sanitation agenda and the importance of volunteerism in sustaining a clean Ghana.

Source: Darling Maame Efua Cann
MLGCRA Public Relations Unit

The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has praised the high level of public participation recorded during the maiden National Sanitation Day cleanup exercise held across the capital.

Speaking after leading officials through various parts of Accra, including Tudu, Kantamanto, Agbogbloshie, Abbossey Okai, and the Kwame Nkrumah Circle, the Mayor expressed satisfaction at the enthusiasm displayed by residents, traders, and youth volunteers.

> “Today’s turnout shows that citizens are ready to own the sanitation agenda,” he said. “We will continue to support this effort with strict enforcement of sanitation by-laws to sustain the gains.”

Hon. Allotey reaffirmed the Accra Metropolitan Assembly’s (AMA) commitment to work closely with traditional leaders and community groups to make Accra a clean, liveable, and globally competitive city.

The Mayor further declared the entire month of October as ‘Sanitation Month’ in Accra, announcing that daily cleanup exercises will take place throughout the month to consolidate the momentum generated by the maiden National Sanitation Day.

He explained that the daily sanitation drive will target different communities each day, ensuring that by the end of October, significant progress will have been made in improving the city’s cleanliness and environmental hygiene.

Source: Darling Maame Efua Cann
MLGCRA Public Relations Unit

His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse and Overlord of the Ga State, has called on residents of Accra to uphold the city’s dignity through collective commitment to cleanliness.

The Ga Mantse made the call during the maiden National Sanitation Day cleanup exercise held in Accra, which saw the participation of government officials, traditional authorities, and citizens.

> “As the father and overlord of Accra, it is my duty to ensure that the city remains clean,” the Ga Mantse said. “Cleanliness brings prosperity and good health to our people.”

He commended the collaboration between the Ministry of Local Government, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, and traditional leadership, describing it as a necessary partnership to sustain environmental discipline.

The Ga Mantse urged residents to take ownership of their environment and make cleanliness a way of life rather than a one-day event.

Source: Darling Maame Efua Cann
MLGCRA Public Relations Unit