President John Dramani Mahama has urged residents who are yet to participate in the national clean-up exercise to join ongoing efforts to restore communities affected by the recent floods.

The President made the call on the second day of the exercise at Alajo, where he commended residents who took part in the first phase of the clean-up for helping to clear waste from their communities.

He stressed that the exercise goes beyond desilting drains and collecting refuse, adding that proper evacuation and disposal of waste are critical to preventing rubbish from being washed back into waterways during rainfall.

President Mahama noted that the scale of the sanitation challenge requires sustained efforts beyond the two-day exercise, with the Ghana Armed Forces and other state agencies assisting with waste removal in affected areas.

The national clean-up exercise forms part of government’s broader response to the impact of the recent floods and efforts to improve sanitation, reduce flooding risks and protect communities.