THE CHIEF and people of Atukpai community in the Odododiodoo Constituency, with support from Vivo Energy Ghana and other governmental agencies, have undertaken a clean-up exercise in their community.
The exercise dubbed ‘Clean A Space, Save A Life!, which was held in commemoration of the World Environment Day & National Sanitation Day, reinforces Vivo Energy Ghana’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
Following the clean-up exercise, health professionals screened over 100 community members for various health related diseases, testing blood pressure, random blood sugar and body mass index.
In addition, Vivo Energy donated waste bins, wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes, Wellington boots, pick axes, brooms, nose masks and gloves to help ensure cleanliness in the community.
The Managing Director of Vivo Energy Ghana, Ebenezer Faulkner, reassured the community of the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability, urging them to be an agent of change and active supporter of the environment.
“It is important for us to know that maintaining a clean environment is vital to ensuring full productivity, health, safety, sustainability and overall success in all aspect of our lives,” he said.
The Member of Parliament for Odododiodoo Constituency, Nii Lantey Vanderpuije, commended Vivo Energy Ghana for their consistency in ensuring that the community in which they operate is always clean.
“I must thank Vivo Energy Ghana for continuously mobilising resources to embark on this yearly exercise. Now, we the community members must ensure that we maintain this clean environment. You must be watchful and ensure that you report any person who dumps solid waste into the gutters to the appropriate authorities,” he stressed.
The chief of Atukpai, Nii Tetteh Tsuru II, expressed his appreciation to the management and staff of Vivo Energy Ghana for their positive influence in the community, which has significantly contributed to the growth and development of Atukpai.