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The Government of Ghana has declared December 13-20 as National Sanitation Week, a special initiative aimed at promoting cleanliness and sanitation across the country as Christmas approaches. This annual event is part of the government’s efforts to ensure a clean, healthy, and safe environment for citizens and visitors alike.
During this week, various activities and campaigns will be organized nationwide to raise awareness about the importance of proper sanitation, hygiene, and waste management. The government is urging all citizens to participate and contribute to making Ghana a cleaner and healthier place.
Christmas is just around the corner, falling on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
According to the Minister, National Sanitation Week is intended to promote collective responsibility and community action to improve environmental cleanliness, particularly during the Christmas period, when population movement and waste generation increase significantly.
“All Assemblies, stakeholders, and residents must join hands to keep our cities clean, safe, and welcoming for the season,” Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim stated.
In Greater Accra, Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) have pledged their full support for the national sanitation agenda. Speaking on behalf of the Assemblies, the Dean of Greater Accra MMDCEs, Hon. Desmond Sowah Laryae, commended the Minister’s leadership and assured of intensified sanitation activities across the region.
He noted that Assemblies will step up clean-up exercises, strengthen supervision, and mobilise communities to ensure visible and sustainable improvements during the sanitation week.
“As Assemblies, we are committed to delivering lasting results by working closely with communities and stakeholders to improve environmental cleanliness across the region,” Hon. Laryae said.
The Minister also issued a strong warning to MMDCEs nationwide, revealing that the President will take action against Assemblies that fail to meet sanitation targets.
As National Sanitation Week approaches, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim stressed the need for strong leadership, strict supervision, and active community mobilisation, noting that sanitation remains critical to public health, safety, and national development.
The Ministry has urged citizens to take ownership of their surroundings and support Assembly-led initiatives to ensure a cleaner Ghana during and beyond the Christmas festivities.
