The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has scheduled Saturday, March 7, 2026, for the March edition of the National Sanitation Day exercise as part of ongoing efforts to improve environmental cleanliness in the capital.
According to a statement issued on Thursday, March 5, the exercise will begin at 6:00 a.m. and continue until the day’s activities are completed.
The initiative is themed “Ghana@69 Clean-up” and forms part of activities marking the country’s independence anniversary.
Officials say the exercise aims to improve sanitation standards, protect public health and encourage residents to take greater responsibility for keeping their communities clean.
The clean-up will target some of the busiest areas within the metropolis where sanitation challenges frequently arise. Locations scheduled for the exercise include Agbogbloshie, the Accra Central Business District, Tuesday Market, Chemu Naa, Kaneshie and Kwame Nkrumah Circle.
“The exercise dubbed ‘Ghana@69 Clean-up’ will focus on intensive cleansing activities at key locations within the city to ensure improved sanitation and a healthier urban environment,” the statement said.
Planned activities include desilting and clearing choked drains, sweeping streets and alleyways, removing unauthorised posters and banners, and carrying out general clean-up operations in markets, lorry parks and other public spaces.
The Assembly said the initiative is also intended to reduce the risk of flooding during the rainy season by ensuring that drainage systems remain free from waste and debris.
Residents, traders, transport operators and community groups have been encouraged to actively take part in the exercise.
The Assembly has also urged market leaders, transport unions and institutions to organise similar sanitation activities within their neighbourhoods in support of the citywide effort.
To support the operation, the AMA will deploy Public Health Officers, popularly known as “Sama-Sama”, together with members of the Sanitation Taskforce, sweepers and janitors across all sub metropolitan areas.
These teams will be provided with the necessary logistics to carry out desilting works, collect refuse and dispose of waste safely at approved dumping sites.
Authorities have also reminded the public that refusing to comply with sanitation directives or failing to participate in communal labour constitutes an offence under existing regulations.
Offenders may face penalties including a fine of up to 100 penalty units, a prison term ranging from 30 days to six months, or both. Repeat offenders may also incur additional daily penalties.
The Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to working with residents and stakeholders to achieve its vision of making Accra a smart and sustainable city.
