The Kenyasi No.1 Traditional Council in the Ahafo Region, in collaboration with the Kenyasi No.1 Youth Association, has organised a large-scale cleanup exercise aimed at improving sanitation and protecting the health of residents.
The community-wide exercise brought together the Member of Parliament, the District Chief Executive, officials from the Ahafo Regional Coordinating Council, personnel from the security services, representatives of Newmont Ahafo South Mine, and a strong turnout of community members and youth volunteers.
Speaking on behalf of the Paramount Chief, Nana Osei Kofi Abiri, the Gyaasehene, Nana Kwame Boakye Yiadom, told Adom News that the traditional council remains committed to maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
“Our goal is to make Kenyasi No.1 one of the cleanest towns in the Ahafo Region,” he said, adding that the council has intensified its efforts to promote good sanitation beyond the regular monthly cleanup exercises.
He further noted that additional strategies are being rolled out to address waste management challenges and encourage sustained community participation.
In a related interview, Anita Dapaah, the Women’s Organiser for the Kenyasi No.1 Youth Association, commended the chiefs and organisers for the effective coordination that led to an impressive turnout.
“The level of participation we witnessed today is unprecedented,” she remarked, attributing the success to the joint leadership of the traditional council and the youth association.
Ms. Dapaah also revealed that going forward, residents who fail to take part in community cleanups and related activities will not be eligible for certain local benefits, including scholarships, job opportunities, and other forms of support from Newmont Gold Ghana.
According to the organisers, the initiative forms part of broader efforts to promote cleanliness, civic responsibility, and community pride across Kenyasi No.1 and its neighbouring communities.
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