MCE Declares Monthly National Sanitation Day Insufficient For Large Municipality, Initiates Community-Based Clean-Up Drive
The Mfantseman Municipal Assembly (MMA) is stepping up its sanitation efforts, opting for a more frequent, community-based clean-up strategy due to the sheer size of its municipality.
Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Hon. Stanley Eric Acquah stated that, the monthly National Sanitation Day is simply not enough to tackle the waste management challenges faced by the area.
The MMA recently conducted a successful clean-up exercise in the Ahenbrom and Amansanpokum Electoral Areas within Kormantse.
The initiative saw robust participation from the Odikro of Kormantse and his elders, Assembly Members representing the two electoral areas, security agencies, staff from Zoomlion Ghana Limited, and dedicated residents.
In an interview with Douglas Oyiboh Amponsah, Hon. Acquah explained his rationale: “Our municipality is too big for us to wait for a monthly clean-up.
We cannot wait for one month before addressing sanitation issues.
” He elaborated that the municipality has been divided into community-based zones to ensure more consistent and effective sanitation drives.
This proactive approach aims to maintain a cleaner environment throughout the Mfantseman municipality, rather than relying on a single national event each month.
The Odikro of Kormantse, Nana Quansah Payin, has expressed his appreciation for the work being done by the Hon. MCE.
However, he has requested the provision of communal waste containers (“bola containers”) in the community and along the beaches.
This is due to a significant issue with community members dumping refuse at sea, which is deterring people from visiting the beaches as tourist sites .
Furthermore, Nana Quansah Payin urged parents to educate their children about the importance of proper waste disposal and to discourage them from littering around the sea and the environment .
This plea highlights a broader concern for sanitation and the preservation of the area’s natural beauty, which is crucial for attracting tourism.
The issue of waste management is a significant challenge, with calls for investment and improved infrastructure to prevent crises.
In conclusion, the Odikro’s request for waste containers and his appeal to parents underscore the critical need for better waste management practices to protect Kormantse’s environment and enhance its appeal as a tourist destination.
Some elders and residents are expressing growing concern over open defecation and the accumulation of refuse around nearby beaches, citing it as a significant challenge that negatively impacts their livelihoods.
The unsanitary conditions are deterring potential customers, leading to a direct economic loss for those who rely on beachside sales.
In response, community members are appealing to their Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) and Member of Parliament (MP) for urgent support.
They are requesting the provision of refuse containers to help manage waste more effectively.
Additionally, there’s a plea for parents to supervise their children more closely and prevent them from playing in sea areas, as their activities are contributing to the refuse problem and open defecation.
The situation highlights a broader need for improved sanitation and waste management infrastructure to protect both public health and the local economy.
By Douglas Oyiboh Amponsah.
