Management and staff of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) have joined the nationwide sanitation exercise launched by President John Dramani Mahama in the aftermath of the devastating June 29 floods, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to environmental cleanliness and public health.
Led by the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Mr Richard Nunekpeku, the staff undertook an extensive clean-up exercise at the GoldBod headquarters and its surrounding communities in Accra.
The exercise covered the precincts of the Ghana Library Authority, the SIC Mall and sections of the busy Makola Market enclave, where drains, pavements and public spaces were cleared of refuse to improve sanitation and reduce the risk of flooding.
The clean-up formed part of the government’s national sanitation campaign aimed at restoring cleanliness to communities affected by recent floods while promoting good environmental practices across the country.
Speaking during the exercise, Mr Nunekpeku said environmental sanitation remained a shared responsibility and called on institutions, businesses and the general public to actively participate in keeping their surroundings clean.
He noted that maintaining a clean environment was critical to preventing the outbreak of diseases, protecting lives and supporting sustainable national development.
Mr Nunekpeku emphasised that GoldBod would continue to support initiatives that promote environmental health and contribute to national development, stressing that corporate institutions had a responsibility to complement government efforts in improving public sanitation.
He urged residents and traders within the Makola business district to cultivate the habit of proper waste disposal and ensure that drains and public spaces remained free from refuse.
The nationwide sanitation exercise, announced by President Mahama following the June 29 floods, seeks to mobilise public institutions, private organisations and communities to undertake regular clean-up exercises as part of efforts to improve sanitation, reduce flooding and build healthier communities.
