Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) through its UMB Foundation with support from waste management company, Zoomlion Ghana has organised the maiden edition of the “UMB Cleans Ghana” campaign.

The UMB Cleans Ghana campaign was held over the weekend to give a much-needed facelift to the Accra “Borla” Beach, behind the Independence Square.

The corporate clean-up exercise, which was aimed at contributing to the National Sanitation Agenda of ensuring a cleaner Ghana saw an enthusiastic participation from members of staff of the Bank’s Greater Accra area branches with personnel and logistical support from Zoomlion Ghana Limited.

The Acting Chief Operating Officer of the Bank, Mr. Felix Awuku in his remark stated that the decision to embark on the clean-up campaign across the Bank’s regional reach is to emphasize the importance of keeping a clean and healthy environment while positively impacting the communities UMB operates in.

He also commended Zoomlion Ghana for extending their support to the success of the UMB Cleans Ghana campaign.

He further encouraged the general public to change their attitude towards waste management and to do their best at contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment for posterity.