SDA South East Ghana Leads Clean-Up in Adentan

Adentan, Ghana – The South East Ghana Union Mission of the Seventh Day Adventist Church has urged Ghanaians to actively participate in sanitation efforts, emphasizing it as a shared responsibility to combat the nation's persistent flooding issues. This call comes after the church led a two-day national sanitation exercise in Adentan, Greater Accra Region.

Pastor Dr. Samuel Kwaku Dorgbetor, the Communication Director for the church's union mission, highlighted that recent floods in the Greater Accra Region and other parts of the country have exposed the vulnerability of citizens. He stressed the need for unity and support for planned programs aimed at eradicating this recurring problem.

The sanitation exercise, which concluded on Sunday, involved members of the church and police officers desilting choked drains and clearing overgrown surroundings within the church community. Pastor Dorgbetor questioned why communities cannot maintain cleanliness when religious bodies keep their places of worship tidy. He stated that embracing cleanliness and proper waste disposal is essential for anyone aspiring to be a true Ghanaian and a true worshipper of God.

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We as religious keep our places of worship clean why can’t we also keep our dwelling places and community neat and clean.

The exercise was part of a nationwide initiative directed by President John Dramani Mahama following recent devastating floods. Pastor Dorgbetor noted that some church members were severely affected by the floods, forced to evacuate their homes and suffering significant property losses. He affirmed that the church's partnership with local assemblies is crucial to prevent further disruption of economic activities.

The church called on all religious bodies to heed the President's call and fully engage in sanitation exercises, which they believe will help address the country's environmental challenges. The initiative underscores the importance of collective action in maintaining a clean and safe environment.

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This are the reasons why the church is partnering with the assembly to effectively undertake the exercise to prevent further disruption of the economic activities of the people.