Hon. Ellah Christine Esinam Nongo, Municipal Chief Executive of Adentan, led assembly staff on a large-scale clean-up of the municipality’s principal street on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. The exercise covered the stretch from Ritz Junction to Pantang Junction on the N4 highway (Madina–Adentan stretch). The exercise began at 6:00 and ended at 11:00am.
focused on the clearing of weeds from the median, sweeping of accumulated filth, and desilting choked drains to improve drainage and reduce flooding risk. The MCE took an active role throughout the exercise to demonstrate hands on leadership and commitment to a cleaner municipality.
Staff from the Assembly’s core management joined teams from the Works Department, Physical Planning Department, Environmental Health Directorate, Ghana Fire Service and the police command. The coordinated effort ensured equipment, safety, oversight and waste removal were handled efficiently.
Regional Monitoring team led by the Greater Accra Regional Minister Hon. Linda Ocloo and her team visited the Municipality mid-morning to observe progress and meet the workers. During the inspection, the Regional Minister commended the Assembly’s initiative and urged other municipalities to replicate the exercise to protect public health and improve urban sanitation.
The Regional Minister said, “This hands-on approach sets a strong example for civic responsibility; we will support Adentan’s efforts to sustain these gains and scale up sanitation interventions across the region.”
The Honourable MCE, in her response, thanked the Regional Minister for the inspection and praised the Assembly staff for their turnout and dedication. She said, “Today’s exercise shows what we can achieve when leaders and residents work together; keeping our streets clean is essential for health, safety and the dignity of our community.”
The Assembly members who participated in the exercise described the cleanup exercise as part of ongoing efforts to improve sanitation, support broader community objectives and enhance the municipality appearance for residents and visitors. Similar community level sanitation drives will continue as part of routine maintenance and public health initiatives in the electoral areas.
SOURCE: ISD, ADENTAN.
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