Accra: Management and staff of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) have actively participated in the National Clean-Up Exercise to promote environmental sanitation and civic responsibility.
According to Ghana News Agency, the exercise was spearheaded by Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, the Director-General of NACOC, alongside his two Deputy Directors-General, Lawyer Alexander Twum-Barimah and Mr. Stephen Yeboah.
The team, including some directors and staff, focused on cleaning the surroundings of the NACOC Headquarters and Annex buildings. The initiative kicked off early on a Friday morning as the leadership and staff set aside their regular duties to engage in physical labor, equipped with shovels, brooms, wheelbarrows, and Wellington boots.
The statement highlighted that the executive team was involved in clearing choked gutters, desilting drains, and sweeping the streets around the Commission's offices. This involvement by the top management was noted to be a significant motivator for the junior ranks, ensuring high levels of enthusiasm throughout the morning.
Furthermore, the clean-up was not limited to the capital. In a coordinated effort, all NACOC regional commands and border posts across Ghana participated in the exercise. Officers in various regions cleared weeds, gathered plastic waste, and tidied public spaces within their jurisdictions, contributing substantially to the national sanitation drive.
The leadership of NACOC underscored the importance of public safety, extending beyond fighting drug-related crimes to include maintaining a clean and healthy environment. The management commended officers nationwide for their discipline and dedication, reinforcing NACOC's commitment to supporting national development initiatives beyond its core security mandate.