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Amansie West District Assembly, Chiefs, and Security Agencies Join Hands for National Sanitation Day at Manso Antoakrom

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November 2, 2025

Amansie West District Assembly, Chiefs, and Security Agencies Join Hands for National Sanitation Day at Manso Antoakrom

The Amansie West District Assembly in the Ashanti Region, in collaboration with traditional leaders (Nananom), the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana Immigration Service, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), and hundreds of enthusiastic residents, has successfully observed the National Sanitation Day with a massive community clean-up exercise at Manso Antoakrom.

The well-organized exercise formed part of nationwide efforts to promote environmental cleanliness, prevent disease outbreaks, and encourage civic participation in community sanitation activities. The initiative saw a strong show of unity among local authorities, security agencies, and residents, all of whom worked hand-in-hand to improve hygiene and environmental safety within the district capital and its surrounding communities.

Participants undertook sweeping of major streets, desilting of gutters, weeding of public spaces, and clearing of refuse dumps across Manso Antoakrom and nearby suburbs. The exercise, which began in the early hours of the morning, drew widespread public attention and admiration for its high level of coordination, discipline, and teamwork.

Speaking to the media after the exercise, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Amansie West, Hon. Prince Manu Morris, commended the massive turnout and lauded the collective spirit displayed by all participants. He emphasized that keeping the environment clean is a shared duty and not one that should be left to government agencies alone.

“Cleanliness is a shared responsibility. We must all understand that a clean environment ensures good health and promotes development. Illness does not know anybody — when there is a disease outbreak, it affects everyone. That is why the Assembly, together with our chiefs, security services, and residents, have joined hands to keep our surroundings clean and safe for all,” Hon. Prince Manu Morris stated.

He expressed appreciation to the security agencies for their active involvement, noting that their participation reflected a strong sense of community service and social responsibility. According to him, the police, immigration officers, and NADMO officials have shown that maintaining law and order goes hand-in-hand with promoting public health and safety.

The DCE further assured residents that the Assembly would continue to strengthen its sanitation programs by enforcing environmental by-laws, providing waste management support, and organizing regular community education campaigns to sustain a culture of cleanliness.

“We are determined to make Amansie West one of the cleanest districts in the Ashanti Region. The Assembly will continue to work with all stakeholders to improve sanitation, protect the environment, and promote good health among our people,” he added.

Traditional leaders, including the Chief of Manso Antoakrom, Nana Okyere Darko Ampem II, praised the government for instituting the National Sanitation Day initiative, describing it as an effective policy that encourages community participation in environmental management.

Nana Okyere Darko Ampem II urged all residents, especially the youth, to take the exercise seriously and to cultivate the habit of cleanliness in their daily lives.

“We thank the government for this noble initiative. Sanitation is everyone’s duty. When our surroundings are clean, our health improves, our image as a people is enhanced, and development follows. I encourage everyone to actively take part in future sanitation exercises,” the chief stated.

Some Assembly Members who joined the exercise also reaffirmed their commitment to promoting a clean environment within their electoral areas. They pledged to continue sensitizing residents on proper waste disposal methods and community hygiene practices.

The Amansie West District Assembly expressed its gratitude to Nananom, the security agencies, and all participants for their dedication and hard work in ensuring the success of the event.

The exercise at Manso Antoakrom ended with renewed calls for regular community sanitation activities, continuous public education, and stronger enforcement of sanitation by-laws to ensure that the gains made during the National Sanitation Day are sustained.

The collective effort demonstrated by the people of Amansie West served as a shining example of civic responsibility and unity in action reinforcing the district’s unwavering commitment to building a clean, healthy, and environmentally sustainable society.

Story filed by Barbara Koranteng.

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