The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has outlined implementation guidelines for the nationwide National Flood Aftermath Clean-up Exercise set to take place on Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, 2026.
In a statement issued on July 9, the Ministry said the exercise was directed by President John Dramani Mahama as part of efforts to restore sanitation and support recovery in the seven regions affected by recent flooding.
The clean-up exercise will run from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on both days and is expected to mobilise government institutions, businesses, communities and residents to improve environmental conditions in flood-hit areas.
According to the Ministry, activities on Friday will involve Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), public and private institutions, security services, educational institutions, waste management companies and members of the public.
Saturday’s exercise will focus on community participation, bringing together residents, community-based organisations, volunteer groups, security agencies, Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, waste management companies and the general public to continue the clean-up efforts.
To ensure the smooth implementation of the exercise, the Ministry has directed that all shops, markets, commercial establishments, corporate organisations and other non-essential businesses within the affected regions suspend operations between 6:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on both days.
However, institutions providing essential and emergency services have been exempted from the temporary closure directive.
The Ministry explained that the measures are intended to ensure maximum public participation and facilitate the successful execution of the nationwide clean-up campaign aimed at restoring communities affected by the recent floods.
