The Upper Manya Krobo District Assembly today successfully carried out a district wide sanitation
exercise as part of efforts to promote environmental cleanliness and safeguard public health. A total of 506 residents participated in the exercise, which commenced simultaneously across the
various electoral areas within the district. Residents, assembly members, volunteers, and opinion
leaders took to the streets to sweep, desilt choked gutters, clear refuse dumps, and weed overgrown areas. The massive turnout reflected a renewed commitment by the people to maintain a clean and
healthy environment.
After working in their respective electoral areas, all participants converged at the Sekesua Market,
the district’s main market center, to continue the clean-up exercise. The team thoroughly cleaned
the market square and its surrounding areas, including lorry stations, stalls, pavements, and
drainage systems, ensuring that the busy commercial hub was left in a hygienic condition.
The entire exercise was coordinated and moderated by the District Environmental Office, with the
District Officer, Mad. Valestine Dzifa Agbenyefia overseeing activities across the communities to
ensure effective participation and proper supervision. Zoomlion Ghana Limited also provided
strong support in the coordination and operational aspects of the exercise, assisting with waste
collection and logistical arrangements.
The District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. Emmanuel Kwesi Lawer actively participated in the
exercise, demonstrating leadership and commitment to the sanitation agenda of the Assembly. Also
present were the Member of Parliament (MP), Hon. Bismark Tetteh Nyarko, party executives, the
District Police Command, representatives of Zoomlion, members of the clergy including a Catholic
priest, and other volunteers who joined hands to ensure the success of the programmed.
At the end of the exercise, the District Chief Executive delivered a brief address, commending
residents for their impressive turnout and dedication. The DCE urged all community members to
sustain the spirit of communal labour and make cleanliness a daily responsibility rather than an
occasional activity.
The Member of Parliament also addressed participants, applauding the unity and cooperation
displayed. The MP emphasized that sanitation remains a shared responsibility and encouraged
continuous collaboration between the Assembly and residents to address sanitation challenges in
the district.
The exercise ended on a cordial note with refreshments served to participants, after which they
peacefully dispersed to their respective homes.
The Upper Manya Krobo District Assembly remains committed to improving sanitation and
environmental management and calls on all residents to continue supporting initiatives aimed at
keeping the district clean.
Story by:
Edwina Beverla
District Information Officer
Upper Manya Krobo District Assembly
