Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for a shared national commitment to sanitation, asserting that keeping the country clean is a collective responsibility for all citizens.
She made the call on Friday, July 10, when she joined residents, local authorities, and waste management teams at the Nungua Lorry Station for the start of the two-day nationwide clean-up exercise.
The intervention was officially declared by the President following weeks of torrential rainfall that caused severe flash floods, displaced families, and blocked major drainage systems across the southern sector with plastic waste and silt.
”The person who suffers most might not be the person who even throws the rubbish” the Vice President noted, emphasizing that sustainable flood prevention requires everyday civic discipline and community ownership.
The exercise, which runs from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, spans seven of the hardest-hit regions. While the first day focuses on mobilizing state agencies, ministries, and corporate bodies, the agenda for Saturday relies heavily on community-level participation from volunteers, traditional leaders, and residents.
To maximize public turnout, all shops, markets, and non-essential businesses within the affected regions have been directed to remain closed during the clean-up hours.
In the Greater Accra Region alone, officials have targeted 104 flood-prone locations. The Nungua exercise forms part of a massive, synchronized effort across multiple municipalities, including Ledzokuku, Ga South, and Tema West among. Aimed at clearing choked drains and helping communities safely recover from the impact of the recent floods.
Story by: Moudlyn Dzefe
