Accra: The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA) has expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for the successful completion of the two-day National General Cleaning Exercise, describing the nationwide participation as a demonstration of unity and collective responsibility.
According to Ghana News Agency, the Ministry issued a statement highlighting the initiative's success as a powerful reminder of what could be achieved when unity prevailed behind a common purpose. The Ministry extended its appreciation to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, traditional authorities, religious bodies, volunteer groups, organised institutions, corporate organisations, government agencies, and development partners.
The Ministry also thanked the media, security services, sanitation workers, community leaders, and all Ghanaians who responded to President John Dramani Mahama's call to action. The statement emphasized that the commitment, sacrifice, and patriotism displayed by participants had helped restore hope, protect public health, and reinforce the country's shared responsibility to maintain clean communities.
Although the two-day nationwide exercise has officially ended, the Ministry stressed that clean-up and recovery operations would continue in partnership with stakeholders until all affected communities are fully restored. It urged the public to sustain the momentum, noting that environmental cleanliness should be seen as a shared responsibility and a way of life rather than a two-day exercise.
"Every effort, no matter how small, contributes to building the Ghana we all want," the statement added. The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to working with all stakeholders to build a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient country.