The Nkoranza North District Assembly led by its Chief Executive (DCE), Mr. Patrick Effah, is embarking on massive clean-up exercises in various communities in the area as part of measures to ensure a clean environment.
This will go a long way to reduce the rate at which people contract avoidable diseases such as malaria and cholera.
Towns like Pinihini, Bono Manso and Baafi have taken their turns to desilt choked gutters and clear weeds in vantage points with plans far advanced to extend the exercise to the remaining communities.
The is in line with the national sanitation day programme by government which aims to improve environmental cleanliness and promote community involvement.
The program has been instrumental in raising awareness about the importance of sanitation and encouraging communities to take ownership of their environment.
Addressing the participants and the media after the exercise, the DCE said the Assembly was determined to stop the untidy conditions on the streets and markets across the communities in the district, and as part of President Mahama’s national sanitation day program.
He said the Assembly would continue to work in accordance with the campaign and appealed to the residents to show interest and active part in such clean-up exercises for cleanliness.
“Even though the president has scheduled for every month, I decided to use the opportunity to exercise this clean-up exercise weekly, and I have scheduled it community by community”, Hon. Patrick disclosed.
Recalcitrants
“There were some recalcitrant people who were idling around without participating in the clean-up,” the DCE observed.
Mr. Effah noted that the current sanitation byelaws under the operation national sanitation day requires residents to take full responsibility of cleaning and collecting refuse gathered, adding that the sanitation exercise will help abate illnesses caused by filthy environments and bring up community spirit.
“In the past, communal engagement helped development; I urge everyone to participate when the time arises to clean our environment for healthy living,” he stated.
Mr. Effah said the District Assembly’s sanitation drive demonstrates a strong commitment to improving environmental cleanliness and promoting community involvement.
By working together, residents can contribute to a healthier and more sustainable future for their communities.
