Anloga: The Anloga District Assembly in the Volta Region has announced the 6th edition of the National Sanitation Day and a district-wide clean-up exercise, scheduled for Saturday, March 7, in line with President John Dramani Mahama's directive.
According to Ghana News Agency, the exercise is part of the Assembly's commitment to improving public health and environmental cleanliness in the Anloga District. The initiative aims to build on the success of previous editions in combating sanitation-related diseases and promoting a cleaner and safer environment.
In a press release dated March 4, signed by Madam Sandra Seyram Kpedor, the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Anloga, it was stated that the district-wide clean-up exercise aims to further strengthen collective efforts in creating a healthier and safer environment across the Anloga District. The Assembly has called on the public in the Anloga District to fully cooperate and participate in the upcoming clean-up exercise to help promote healthy living and prevent the spread of unwanted communicable diseases.
Madam Kpedor explained that community leaders and stakeholders such as assembly members, unit committee members, and chiefs were urged to mobilise residents to take an active part in the exercise. The focus areas of the clean-up exercise include desilting community gutters, cleaning the frontages of homes and shops, and clearing public spaces such as markets, beaches, schools, churches, parks, and drainages.
She announced that on the day of the exercise, all shops in the Anloga District will remain closed until after 1000 hours, and may only reopen afterwards. Drivers are required to park their vehicles and fully participate in the clean-up, with no one expected to be left out of this important exercise.
The DCE stressed that the Anloga District Assembly has emphasised that leadership and dedication are vital to sustaining the national initiative, with the goal of making National Sanitation Day a lasting pillar in enhancing public health and environmental hygiene in the district. She stated that defaulters who do not comply with the directives would face appropriate sanctions in accordance with the laws of the country and appealed to residents to value and prioritise the importance of participation for community benefit.
Madam Kpedor also mentioned that the National Sanitation Day exercise is expected to promote environmental awareness and community involvement in sanitation efforts, aligning with national goals of improving public health and hygiene. The Anloga District Assembly encouraged all residents to actively participate in the clean-up to ensure a successful event and a healthier environment for all.