The nationwide clean-up exercise announced by the government has officially commenced today, Friday, July 10, with activities taking place across the seven regions affected by the recent floods.
Organised under the auspices of the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee, the two-day initiative, running from July 10 to 11, is being held under the theme, “Our Actions, Our Future: Cleaning Ghana after the Floods.” The exercise aims to mobilise citizens to clean their communities, protect the environment and reduce the risk of future flooding.
In a statement issued on Monday, July 6, Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, described the exercise as a critical national intervention and urged all Ghanaians to actively participate.
The statement also indicated that President John Dramani Mahama has directed all government appointees—including ministers, chief executive officers, Members of Parliament, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), and heads of public institutions—to leave their offices and lead clean-up activities alongside residents in their respective communities.
To ensure effective coordination, the exercise has been divided into two phases. On Friday, personnel from the security services, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), and waste management companies are spearheading the clean-up efforts. On Saturday, July 11, members of the public will join the exercise to expand activities across affected areas.
The clean-up campaign will focus on desilting clogged drains to improve the flow of stormwater ahead of expected rains, clearing sand, weeds and debris from roads and highways, and cleaning public spaces such as markets, lorry parks, recreational grounds and communal waste collection sites.
Government says the initiative is intended not only to address the immediate effects of the recent floods but also to encourage lasting changes in public sanitation practices, noting that indiscriminate waste disposal and plastic pollution have significantly contributed to blocked drains and recurring flood disasters across the country.
Source: 3news
