As part of the President’s “Clean Ghana Campaign” under the National Sanitation Day initiative observed every first Saturday of the month, the Nandom Municipal Assembly, through its Environmental Health Unit, organized a massive clean-up exercise aimed at promoting cleanliness, improving sanitation, and encouraging community participation in keeping Nandom clean and healthy.

The exercise was led by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Mr. Anthony Ziniel in collaboration with the Environmental Health Unit. Prior to the event, there was extensive public sensitization, stakeholder engagement, and mobilization of logistics to ensure a successful exercise.

Over 300 participants took part in the activity, including staff of the Nandom Municipal Assembly, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana National Fire Service, midwifery students, market women, youth groups, religious bodies, NGOs, and community members. Their collective participation demonstrated unity, patriotism, and a shared commitment to maintaining a clean and healthy environment.

The exercise covered key locations such as Kogr-awai, the Court Premises, Central Business District (CBD), Town Park, lorry stations, and other public areas and drains. Activities undertaken included sweeping, weeding, refuse collection, and general sanitation improvement. The event started at 6:30 a.m. and ended at 9:30 a.m., with all participants actively engaged throughout the period.

In her welcome remarks, the Municipal Environmental Health Officer (MEHO) expressed appreciation for the impressive turnout and urged residents to sustain the practice of cleanliness beyond the monthly sanitation day. She emphasized that maintaining a clean environment is a shared responsibility that promotes public health and enhances the image of the municipality.

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), in his closing remarks, commended all stakeholders for their active participation and expressed special appreciation to Zoomlion Ghana Limited for their logistical support and continuous contribution to the Assembly’s sanitation efforts. He reiterated the government’s commitment to achieving a cleaner Ghana through the National Sanitation Initiative and encouraged residents to make cleanliness a daily habit rather than a monthly activity. The MCE also appealed to community members to take ownership of their surroundings and avoid indiscriminate dumping of waste, while urging the Environmental Health Unit to continue its community education and inspection programs.

The clean-up exercise was a great success. It strengthened collaboration among institutions, improved environmental cleanliness across key areas in Nandom, and renewed public awareness on the importance of sanitation. The Nandom Municipal Assembly remains committed to sustaining this initiative every first Saturday of the month in line with the President’s vision for a cleaner and healthier Ghana.

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