The Accra Metropolitan Meeting (AMA) has introduced that the June Nationwide Sanitation Day clean-up drive shall be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as a part of its intensified efforts to enhance sanitation and scale back flooding throughout the capital through the wet season.
In line with a press assertion issued on Wednesday 3 June, the train focuses on desilting drains, cleansing public areas and eradicating garbage and types a part of the council’s wider technique to handle environmental well being challenges and decrease the impression of flooding on weak communities.
In line with the AMA, this month’s train, dubbed “Operation Free Choke Drain,” displays Congress’ willpower to unclog drainage methods that proceed to trigger flooding in a number of areas of the metropolis.
The hygiene train shall be carried out throughout all sub-metropolitan areas, constituencies, markets, truck parks, communities, enterprise districts and different public areas inside Accra.
Officers stated the operation goals to enhance environmental well being, shield public well being and foster a way of collective accountability amongst residents to keep up a clear and protected city atmosphere.
Because the wet season intensifies, metropolis officers have recognized clogged drains and waterways as the principle explanation for flooding, making desilting operations an vital intervention.
The council stated years of indiscriminate dumping of trash into drains and waterways and poor hygiene practices have obstructed the free circulate of rainwater, resulting in flooding and environmental degradation.
As a part of measures to make sure the success of the train, the AMA introduced that each one buying and selling exercise shall be suspended through the clean-up interval.
Outlets, market stalls, tabletop companies and hawking actions are anticipated to stay closed till the train is accomplished.
The council believes the moratorium will enable sanitation groups and volunteers unrestricted entry to public areas, markets and drainage methods that require consideration.
The primary focus of the train is the desilting and cleansing of drains and waterways throughout the metropolis.
Different actions embrace eradicating trash from market facilities and public areas, cleansing streets, eradicating street curbs, and basic cleansing of communities, markets, roadways, and drainage canals.
AMA stated the operation goals to enhance water circulate throughout rainfall and scale back the danger of flooding that incessantly impacts residents, companies and public infrastructure.
The council known as on all residents and stakeholders to actively take part within the train.
This attraction extends to merchants, transporters, meals distributors, shopkeepers, company establishments, non-governmental organizations, non secular teams, youth teams and community-based organizations.
In line with the AMA, sustaining a clear atmosphere and stopping flooding requires concerted motion from all segments of society.
The council due to this fact inspired residents to not solely participate in cleansing actions, but additionally to make sure that their instant atmosphere stays clear all year long.
The AMA warned that enforcement shall be a key aspect of this operation.
People who fail to take part, disrupt the train, or proceed to commerce through the cleansing interval might face arrest, fines, prosecution within the Sanitary Courtroom, or different sanctions in accordance with Parliamentary Bylaws.
Officers say the strict measures are geared toward making certain compliance and reinforcing the significance of environmental accountability.
Whereas council continues to spend money on sanitation and drainage enchancment initiatives, it additionally harassed that residents and companies have a accountability to keep away from practices that contribute to flooding.
Authorities reminded the general public that dumping rubbish in drains and open areas, in addition to failing to keep up clear frontage areas, considerably worsens flooding, environmental air pollution, and the unfold of illness.
AMA believes that sustained public participation in hygiene coaching, mixed with strict enforcement of environmental rules, will assist construct cleaner, more healthy, and extra resilient cities.
Parliament due to this fact known as on all residents and stakeholders to completely help the June 6 clean-up efforts and contribute to creating Accra safer and higher outfitted to face up to the challenges of the wet season.
“Parliament due to this fact calls on all residents, merchants, transport operators, shopkeepers, hawkers, meals distributors, company establishments, NGOs and different stakeholders to actively take part within the train on Saturday, June 6, 2026, and help efforts to construct a cleaner, more healthy, safer and extra resilient Accra,” the assertion concluded.
