Linda Ocloo (M) with Ahmed Ibrahim (L) and another official
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, has encouraged Ghanaians to see sanitation as a culture inculcated in the everyday life of Ghanaians instead of an occasional activity.
Speaking during the relaunch of the National Sanitation Day (NSD), she said the day as more than an initial symbol, indicating that it is “a renewal of our collective resolve to build a cleaner, healthier Ghana. Let us embrace National Sanitation Day not as an event, but as a habit, a duty, and a legacy for generations.”
The event, themed “A Clean Environment, Our Responsibility” was attended by President John Dramani Mahama, Minister of local government, chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, Members of Parliament, Traditional Leaders, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), as well as Civil Society representatives.
She announced that the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council, working hand in hand with all 29 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies MMDAs, would direct the charge and further called on citizens to embrace the campaign.
“Excellency, I assure you of the full support of the people of Greater Accra. We will engage communities, partner with stakeholders, and use every channel including traditional and modern to raise awareness and sustain action,” she stated.
The Minister also vowed to expand public participation, using both customary and contemporary communication platforms to increase awareness and foster participation.
Stressing on the need for unity and responsibility, Madam Ocloo asserted that a cleaner Ghana is achievable solely if citizens adapt discipline as a cooperative value.
Under the renewed programme, National Sanitation Day will be observed on the first Saturday of every month, and is expected to mobilise individuals, households, community groups, businesses, and public institutions to clean their surroundings and maintain basic environmental standards.
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