The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has called for a change in citizens' attitudes towards cleanliness and proper sanitation practices.

According to the Minister, many Ghanaians have not been adhering to appropriate waste disposal measures, which has long-term consequences for the nation and even affects the quality of food consumed.

He noted that fishermen venturing into the sea are now catching more rubbish than fish due to pollution caused by household waste.

Speaking on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, during a meeting with leaders of major Christian religious institutions in Accra, the Minister emphasized the importance of sanitation and announced the upcoming launch of the National Sanitation Day initiative.

He called for collaboration from churches and all sectors of society to support efforts to keep the country clean.

He stressed that the Christian community plays a vital role in society and that their involvement in sanitation efforts would be highly beneficial.

“The tour we are undertaking is all about preaching the sanitation message ahead of the upcoming National Sanitation Day. On the first Saturday of every month, the day will be dedicated to ensuring cleanliness across the country. On that day, no one should go to work or engage in any other activities except cleaning their environment,” he stated.

“If you observe our seas today, when fishermen go fishing, they catch more rubbish than fish. It is our responsibility to ensure that everyone complies with the directives of the National Sanitation Day,” he added.

As part of the sanitation campaign, the Minister visited the National Peace Council, the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, and the Seventh-day Adventist Church to solicit their support in promoting cleanliness and environmental responsibility

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