NATIONAL SANITATION DAY OBSERVED WITH A MASSIVE CLEAN UP EXERCISE

 

 

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he maiden edition of the National Sanitation Day, after the Presidential relaunch, took off successfully across the Ga Central Municipality on Saturday, 4th October, 2025, with residents, traders and shop owners actively participating in the clean-up process championed by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Emmanuel Adotey Allotey.

The exercise, which began at 6am, saw an overwhelming turnout in markets, lorry stations, and communities as residents heeded the Assembly's directive to close all shops and join the clean-up campaign with key areas such as Ablekuma curve, Anyaa and Chantan markets witnessing massive desilting of drains, sweeping, and clearing of heaps of refuse.

The Municipal Coordinating Director, Mr. John Owusu Koranteng, the various heads of department and staff of the Environmental Health and Sanitation Unit were actively involved in the exercise.

Speaking after the exercise, Hon. Emmanuel Adotey Allotey, described the event as very successful and commended the level of public participation.

Hon. MCE noted that some shop owners, traders, hawkers, and residents did not turn up even though announcements were made and letters sent to them for the clean up excise's

The areas covered were Ablekuma Curve, Anyaa Market and Chantan Market.

The Chief Executive Officer pointed out some logistical challenges encountered during the operation, including the shortage of waste containers, compactors, and bins in certain areas, stressing that in future, the Assembly will have to provide more equipment and improve waste collection systems to sustain the gains made.

He said sanitation remained a key priority in the cities, hence the demand for compactors, street sweepers, and waste infrastructure to keep the environment clean, especially around major hospitals and business districts.

Participants were satisfied with the exercise and asked for regular clean up exercises going forward to help keep the municipality clean always.