The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Anloga, Sandra Seyram Kpedor, has cautioned residents that those who fail to take part in the National Sanitation Day clean-up exercise will face legal consequences.
She gave the warning during a clean-up exercise in Anloga on Saturday, organized in collaboration with traditional authorities and the Volta Regional Environmental Health Directorate.
According to her, sanitation is a shared responsibility, and neglecting community clean-up duties worsens the environmental challenges in the area.
Mrs. Kpedor stressed that residents who refuse to participate will be prosecuted in line with sanitation by-laws to serve as a deterrent to others.
The Volta Regional Environmental Health Director, Stella Kumedzro, also underscored the
importance of the exercise. She noted that consistent participation in sanitation activities is crucial to preventing outbreaks of cholera, malaria, and typhoid. Madam Kumedzro urged residents to see sanitation as a civic duty rather than a government directive.
Togbui Tudoabor III, Chief of Anloga Lashibi, echoed the DCE’s remarks, stating that traditional authorities remain committed to enforcing sanitation laws in the community. He cautioned that offenders who continue to ignore the initiative will face legal sanctions.
The National Sanitation Day initiative seeks to promote regular clean-up exercises across the country and continues to serve as a key tool in safeguarding public health and maintaining clean environments.
Source: Odehyeba Owusu Job
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