The Afadzato South District Assembly has officially launched its District Sanitation Day at Ve-Golokuati, the district capital, as part of efforts to promote environmental cleanliness and enhance public health across the district.

The launch, which was simultaneously observed in several communities including Ve-Agbome, Ve- Hoeme, Ve-Deme, and Ve-Gbodome, climaxed with a grand durbar at Ve-Golokuati. The event brought together traditional leaders, Assembly members, youth groups, and residents, all united in a renewed commitment to make Afadzato South one of the cleanest districts in Ghana.

Speaking at the ceremony, the District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. Manfred Tawiah, underscored the importance of community participation in maintaining a clean and healthy environment. He urged residents, institutions, and community-based organizations to take ownership of sanitation in their localities, stressing that collective responsibility is vital in preventing diseases and promoting public health.

Participants took part in various cleanup exercises, including sweeping and desilting drains, trimming overgrown bushes, and proper disposal of waste materials. The exercise marked the beginning of a sustained campaign for monthly community-led sanitation activities throughout the district.

Hon. Tawiah further explained that the Sanitation Day forms part of the Assembly’s broader strategy to nurture a culture of cleanliness and environmental stewardship among the people of Afadzato South. He appealed to the media to support the campaign by intensifying public education and sensitization on the Clean Up Ghana Agenda, aimed at promoting sustainable hygiene practices.

He also emphasized that the reintroduction of the National Sanitation Day represents a renewed social contract between the Assembly and its citizens a partnership built on accountability, enforcement, and sustainability.

The DCE called on the Member of Parliament for the area, traditional authorities, civil society organizations, and youth groups to actively support what he described as the Reset Ghana Agenda.