The Government has announced a two-day nationwide clean-up exercise in seven regions affected by recent floods, as part of efforts to reduce future flooding and improve environmental sanitation.
According to a statement from the Presidency on Monday, July 6, 2026, the exercise will take place on Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026, under the theme: “Our Actions, Our Future: Cleaning Ghana after the floods.”
The initiative is being coordinated under the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee and is expected to mobilise citizens, government institutions, and key stakeholders to take direct action in cleaning their surroundings and restoring public spaces.
The statement stressed that the exercise is not optional but a national duty, urging all citizens to take part in the clean-up activities to help protect lives and property.
As part of the directive, the President has instructed all government appointees, including Ministers of State, Chief Executive Officers, Members of Parliament, and Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), to leave their offices and actively participate in the exercise within their communities.
Heads of public institutions have also been directed to join the effort on the ground and support community clean-up activities.
The programme has been structured in phases to ensure proper coordination. On Friday, July 10, personnel from the security agencies, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, and waste management companies will lead the initial phase of the exercise.
On Saturday, July 11, the general public will join the security services and local authorities to intensify the clean-up across affected areas.
Key activities during the two days will include desilting choked drains to improve water flow ahead of the rainy season, clearing sand and debris from roads and streets, and cleaning public spaces such as markets, lorry stations, parks, and waste collection points.
The government explained that the initiative is necessary due to increasing cases of flooding linked to poor sanitation practices, including indiscriminate dumping of refuse and plastic waste, which block drainage systems.
Officials noted that these challenges have contributed to preventable flooding incidents in recent years, resulting in loss of lives, destruction of property, and disruption of livelihoods.
The Presidency described the exercise as a “critical intervention and wake-up call,” stressing that sustained public cooperation is needed to maintain clean communities and reduce environmental risks.
Citizens across the affected regions have therefore been encouraged to fully participate and treat the exercise as a shared responsibility in safeguarding the country’s environment and future.
