Government, through the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee, has declared Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, as National General Cleaning Days across seven regions affected by the recent floods.
The nationwide exercise, themed “Our Actions, Our Future: Cleaning Ghana after the floods,” forms part of efforts to address the devastating impact of recent flooding incidents and strengthen measures aimed at preventing future disasters.
According to a statement issued by the Presidency and signed by the Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the two-day cleanup campaign seeks to mobilize citizens to actively participate in restoring environmental cleanliness and safeguarding communities from flood-related risks.
The statement described the exercise as a “critical nationwide intervention” and urged all Ghanaians to fully participate in the initiative.
President John Dramani Mahama has also directed all government appointees, including Ministers of State, Chief Executive Officers, Members of Parliament, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), as well as heads of public institutions, to personally lead cleanup activities in their respective communities.
Under the outlined schedule, personnel from the various security agencies, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), and waste management companies will begin the exercise on Friday, July 10.
On Saturday, July 11, the exercise will be extended to include the general public, who are expected to join the assemblies and security agencies to intensify the cleanup efforts nationwide.
Government indicated that the exercise will focus heavily on desilting choked drains to allow free flow of water ahead of the anticipated heavy rains.
Other activities will include sweeping and clearing sand, weeds, and debris from roads and highways, as well as cleaning public spaces such as markets, lorry parks, recreational parks, and communal refuse collection sites.
The Presidency noted that poor sanitation practices, indiscriminate dumping of refuse, and plastic pollution have over the years contributed significantly to flooding across the country, resulting in destruction of property and loss of lives.
The statement emphasized that the exercise should serve as a national wake-up call for citizens to adopt responsible environmental sanitation habits.
“All MMDAs are directed to collaborate with waste management companies to provide adequate logistics, including waste trucks, gloves, shovels, and other cleaning tools at designated collection points,” the statement added.
Assemblies were further instructed to ensure the immediate evacuation of collected refuse and silt to prevent waste from being washed back into drainage systems.
Government further appealed to citizens to demonstrate unity and collective responsibility by participating fully in the exercise.
“Protect your home, protect your neighbour, and let us clean our beloved homeland. Clean Ghana, Save Lives,” the statement concluded.
Story by 1960news.com
