The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Keta, Wisdom Seade, has reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to improving environmental sanitation following a successful large-scale community clean-up exercise held across several communities within the Keta Municipality.

The exercise, which began at about 5:30 a.m. and ended at 8:30 a.m., recorded massive participation from residents, community leaders, and volunteers who turned out in large numbers to clear choked drains, sweep streets, and remove refuse from public spaces.

The initiative forms part of a broader national sanitation drive championed by President John Dramani Mahama to promote cleaner and healthier communities.

According to the MCE, the early morning operation demonstrated renewed civic responsibility and collective commitment among residents toward environmental cleanliness.

He noted that community members responded enthusiastically, with morale remaining high throughout the exercise as participants worked in a lively atmosphere marked by singing, dancing, and teamwork.

Mr Seade indicated that his presence at various clean-up points further energised participants, leading to an even greater turnout and improved coordination of activities. He praised the dedication of both residents and local leaders, describing the exercise as competitive, effective, and well-organised.

He stressed that environmental sanitation remains a top priority for the Keta Municipal Assembly and announced that sustained public education campaigns will be intensified to encourage regular community participation in cleanup exercises.

He added that residents will be continuously sensitised on the need to comply with sanitation regulations and adopt proper waste disposal habits.

The MCE further disclosed that plans are far advanced to ensure stricter enforcement of sanitation laws across the municipality. This, he said, will include closer monitoring, stronger collaboration with environmental health officers, and the application of penalties where necessary to deter violations.

Mr Seade urged all residents to view sanitation not as a periodic activity but as a shared daily responsibility, emphasising that a clean environment is essential for public health, tourism, and local development.

The cleanup exercise is expected to become a regular feature across communities in the municipality as authorities work toward building a culture of cleanliness and environmental discipline.