The Western North Regional Minister, Hon. Wilbert Petty Brentum, and the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Aowin, Hon. Dr. Stephen Ntow Morcher, have led the government’s two-day nationwide sanitation exercise in the Aowin Municipality.
The exercise, initiated by President John Dramani Mahama, was held across the country on Friday and Saturday. In the Aowin Municipality, the Regional Minister and the MCE joined residents at Enchi, the municipal capital, to undertake the clean-up exercise aimed at improving environmental sanitation and promoting healthier communities.
Residents, assembly members, traditional and opinion leaders, security personnel, and staff of the Aowin Municipal Assembly actively participated in the exercise, which focused on desilting major drains, clearing choked gutters, and cleaning public spaces within the municipality.
Addressing participants, Hon. Dr. Stephen Ntow Morcher described the exercise as timely and beneficial, stressing that sanitation is a shared responsibility that requires the commitment of every citizen.
He explained that the major gutter where the exercise was conducted is one of the municipality’s most important drainage channels and assured residents that the Assembly would revisit the site regularly to ensure it remains clean and free from waste.
The MCE commended President John Dramani Mahama for introducing the nationwide sanitation exercise, describing it as a bold initiative that would improve public health and create cleaner communities across the country.
He also expressed appreciation to the Western North Regional Minister, Hon. Wilbert Petty Brentum, for his continuous support and commitment to the development agenda of the Aowin Municipality.
Hon. Wilbert Petty Brentum, who participated in the exercise, praised residents and all stakeholders for their active involvement and commitment to keeping the municipality clean.
The Regional Minister also applauded President John Dramani Mahama for the initiative, describing the nationwide sanitation exercise as a commendable intervention that would significantly help address sanitation challenges in communities across Ghana.
He urged residents not to confine sanitation efforts to the two-day exercise but to make environmental cleanliness a daily responsibility by disposing of waste properly and avoiding practices that block drains and gutters.
According to him, maintaining a clean environment is crucial to preventing disease outbreaks, safeguarding lives, and supporting the government’s broader efforts to improve public health and community development.
The exercise ended with a renewed commitment from both the Regional Minister and the Municipal Chief Executive to sustain sanitation efforts in the municipality through regular clean-up exercises, continuous public education, and stronger collaboration with residents to maintain a clean and healthy environment.
