Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on Ghanaians to embrace responsible sanitation practices, cautioning that indiscriminate waste disposal is worsening flooding and endangering communities.
Speaking during a community clean-up exercise in Nungua, part of the ongoing National Clean-up Exercise, she stressed that many of the country’s environmental problems stem more from human actions than natural causes. “We are here because something has gone wrong,” she told journalists. “Much of it is the result of what you and I have done. Nature will play its part, but we often contribute negatively to the outcomes.”
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang explained that dumping refuse into drains obstructs the natural flow of water, heightening the risk of floods that frequently affect innocent households. “Sometimes those who suffer are not the ones who caused the damage. When we throw garbage into our drains, we may be the reason someone’s home is flooded, because we are blocking water from taking its natural course,” she said.
She said the clean-up exercise should serve as a reminder that preventing floods begins with individual responsibility and proper sanitation practices. “We all know the right things. We don’t need any sermon. We know. Let’s do the right things and protect each other and protect our country,” she said.
The Vice President thanked residents and volunteers who participated in the exercise, describing their involvement as an important demonstration of community spirit. “I want to thank you all for coming out to help because there’s a time we should all show love,” she said.
Source: William Narh
