Ashanti Regional Minister, Zoomlion launch sustained sanitation campaign in Ashanti
Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, launched a sustained sanitation campaign on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in the Ashanti Region. He warned that environmental laws will strictly be enforced to safeguard lives and properties ahead of the anticipated heavy rains. The initiative is described as the beginning of a sustained sanitation programme involving the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (RCC), in collaboration with Zoomlion Ghana Limited, the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Dredge Masters Limited, and all the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) across the region.
The simultaneous exercise saw Zoomlion teams deployed to key locations, including Airport Roundabout, Krofrom, Kaase, Asokore Mampong, Atonsu, Breman UGC, Kronum-Aboahia, and other flood-prone communities. Drains and waterways were desilted to improve the flow of stormwater and reduce the risk of flooding. Dr. Amoakohene stated that the intervention became necessary following recent flooding incidents that claimed lives and caused extensive damage to properties. Inspections revealed drains heavily clogged with plastics, wood, silt, and household waste, posing a significant threat as the rainy season intensifies. He attributed much of the problem to indiscriminate waste disposal and urged residents to adopt responsible sanitation practices. Dr. Amoakohene announced that sanitation enforcement would be strengthened.
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The Ashanti Regional Minister and Zoomlion Ghana Limited have launched a major sanitation campaign across the Ashanti Region. This initiative aims
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