National clean-up exercise takes off slowly as residents, institutions begin clearing affected areas

The clean-up is taking place across several Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, including Ga South, Ga Central, Ga North, Ga East, Okaikwei North, Adenta, Madina, Shai Osudoku, Ayawaso West, Ayawaso North, Ayawaso Central, Ayawaso East, Tema West, Ledzokuku-Krowor (LEKMA), Ningo-Prampram, Ada East and Ada West.

According to the government, the first day of the exercise involves 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.

The two-day nationwide clean-up exercise has commenced in seven flood-affected regions across the country, with residents, institutions and authorities beginning efforts to clear refuse, desilt choked drains and restore public spaces.