The Adaklu District Chief Executive (DCE), Mr. Jerry Ameko, has led by example in the fight against poor sanitation, urging residents to take personal responsibility for keeping their communities clean and healthy.
Mr. Ameko joined residents of Adaklu Abuadi on Saturday in a massive cleanup exercise to mark the National Sanitation Day, emphasizing that maintaining a clean environment is a shared civic duty, not the government’s sole responsibility.
“No one will come from elsewhere to clean our homes or surroundings for us,” he said. “It is our duty as citizens to make sure we live in clean, healthy communities.”
The DCE reminded residents that the relaunch of the National Sanitation Day in September by the Minister of Local Government and Religious Affairs, Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, signified government’s renewed commitment to environmental cleanliness and public discipline.
He revealed that sanitation had now become a key performance indicator (KPI) for all Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), underscoring the seriousness with which the government views the initiative.
Mr. Ameko, who also serves as Dean of MMDCEs in the Volta Region, said a clean environment is crucial to public health and community development, adding that the Adaklu District would soon be ranked among the cleanest in Ghana.
“Cleanliness is next to godliness, so I expect Christians and all faith-based groups to lead in this national effort,” he added.
He also issued a stern warning to property owners with weedy and undeveloped plots, giving them up to Monday, November 3, to clear their lands or face sanctions under the district’s sanitation bylaws.
Mr. Ameko said the Environmental Health Department of the Assembly had been tasked to strictly enforce sanitation regulations to deter negligence and promote hygiene.
During the exercise, the DCE toured several communities — including Adaklu Agblefe, Adaklu Dawanu, Adaklu Waya, and Adaklu Anfoe — to assess participation and encourage residents.
He commended some communities for their commitment to the cleanup effort, urging others to emulate their example.
The National Sanitation Day, observed on the first Saturday of every month, aims to instill a culture of cleanliness, civic pride, and environmental discipline among Ghanaians.
