A large-scale clean-up exercise is currently underway at the Chorkor beach in Accra as part of renewed efforts to restore sanitation and improve environmental conditions along the city’s coastline.
The exercise is being carried out by Mayekoo, a social impact crowdfunding platform, in collaboration with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, with support from community stakeholders and volunteers.
The initiative has seen the removal of heaps of waste and debris that had accumulated along the shoreline over time, with organisers focusing on improving hygiene, clearing blocked areas, and making the beach safer for public use.
Speaking during an inspection of the ongoing exercise, the Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, said the clean-up is an initiative to address long-standing sanitation challenges in coastal communities.
He noted that sustained clean-up activities at Chorkor and other coastal areas are critical not only for public health but also for the long-term development of the city’s blue economy, including tourism and related investments.
The Mayor stressed that the Assembly remains committed to supporting practical interventions that deliver visible results, adding that clean beaches could open up economic opportunities for residents, particularly young people.
He assured that the AMA will continue to back such initiatives to ensure the cleanliness and usability of Accra’s beaches are maintained beyond one-off exercises.
The Chorkor beach clean-up is expected to continue in phases as stakeholders intensify efforts to restore the shoreline and promote environmental discipline within the community.
