Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II has expressed optimism for Accra’s revitalisation, stressing the importance of resident participation in maintaining a clean and healthy city.
He made this statement during an inspection tour of the Homowo clean-up campaign’s second phase on Saturday, July 13, which covered areas such as Makola, Tudu, Rawlings Park, CMB, and the central business district (CBD) of Accra.
“I have a firm belief that Accra will rise and shine again,” adding that “cleanliness in next to godliness,” he stressed.
Teiko Tsuru II was joined by senior officials from the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC), Asafoatsemei, Asafoanyemei, and Environmental Health Officers on the inspection tour.
“It’s a pleasure to walk on these streets, knowing they’re now safe and clean,” he remarked, beaming with delight, as he addressed participants during the exercise.
The Ga Mantse assured that the exercise will be sustained beyond the Homowo festivities, vowing to continue the clean-up efforts and lead by example in the Homowo clean-up initiative.
“We will ensure that this exercise goes beyond the Homowo celebrations and becomes a regular feature in our community,” he said.
He, however, cautioned that the Special Task Force will be patrolling in Accra to ensure the city remains clean.
“Those who will be found flouting the sanitation by-laws will be dragged to the sanitation court and prosecuted to serve as a deterrent,” Nii Teiko Tsuru II warned.
The Ga Mantse also used the opportunity to advise Ghanaians to ensure that “we all play our part as citizens to ensure a peaceful, free, and fair poll on December 7”.
The five -hour exercise was led by a dedicated team of Asafoatsemei, Asafoanymei, and environmental health officers, who form the Special Task Force and Zoomlion.
Zoomlion provided the necessary resources, including garbage trucks, personnel, and equipment.
The Chief Operating Officer for the Environment and Sanitation Cluster of Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), Mrs. Florence Larbi, and the Chief Corporate Communication Officer, JGC, Madam Sophia Kudjordim both participated in the exercise.
Security personnel from the Ghana Police Service and Ghana Armed Forces ensured security and compliance.
The clean-up team worked tirelessly to ensure that the streets and surroundings within the CBD of Accra were thoroughly cleaned, leaving the areas spotless and hygienic.
The Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs of Zoomlion, Madam Emma Adwoa Appiaa Osei-Duah, encouraged, especially the traders, hawkers, and shop owners, to take active part in the exercise for their own safety.
According to her, unsanitary conditions bring about diseases that can affect them and people who patronise their goods and services.
She urged the metropolitan, municipal, and district assemblies (MMDAs) to enforce the sanitation by-laws to ensure cleanliness in Accra.
The success of the exercise was a testament to the power of community spirit and collective action, inspiring a cleaner and healthier Accra for all.
