Ashanti Regional Minister and Zoomlion Launch Sustained Sanitation Campaign Amid Flood Warnings
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Ashanti Regional Minister has announced an intensified campaign to combat poor sanitation and flooding in the region.
- Environmental laws will be strictly enforced to protect lives and property ahead of the anticipated heavy rains.
- The announcement came during the launch of a region-wide clean-up exercise on National Sanitation Day.
The Ashanti Region is launching a sustained campaign to tackle persistent issues of poor sanitation and flooding, with authorities vowing strict enforcement of environmental laws. Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene announced the intensified efforts, emphasizing the need to protect lives and property as the region braces for expected heavy rainfall. The initiative was formally launched with a region-wide clean-up exercise held on National Sanitation Day. This coordinated effort involves collaboration between regional authorities and Zoomlion, a waste management company, highlighting a public-private partnership approach to environmental improvement. Dr. Amoakohene issued a stern warning that non-compliance with environmental regulations will not be tolerated, signaling a new era of accountability for sanitation practices across the region. The campaign aims to foster a cleaner and safer environment for all residents.
environmental laws will be strictly enforced to protect lives and property ahead of the expected heavy rains.
Originally published by Ghanaian Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.