The Central Regional Minister, Mr Ekow Okyere Eduamoah, has called on pastors, church leaders, and students across the region to take a leading role in promoting proper sanitation practices and helping to reshape public attitudes toward environmental cleanliness.
He said poor sanitation and indiscriminate dumping of refuse remain major contributors to the recurring flooding experienced in many parts of the country, especially during the rainy season.
Speaking at the National Prayer and Thanksgiving Day celebration in Cape Coast, Hon. Eduamoah stressed that religious institutions have a critical role in driving behavioural change within communities.
He urged church leaders to use their pulpits to consistently educate congregants on the importance of keeping homes, communities, and public spaces clean, noting that sanitation is a shared responsibility rather than the sole duty of government.
According to him, blocked drains, improper waste disposal, and poor environmental practices continue to worsen flood situations, resulting in the destruction of property and disruption of livelihoods.
The Minister also addressed students from various senior high schools who attended the event, encouraging them to serve as ambassadors of cleanliness by avoiding littering and promoting proper waste management in their schools and communities.
He said instilling good sanitation habits early in life would help nurture a more responsible and environmentally conscious generation.
Hon. Eduamoah further appealed to citizens to adopt discipline, patriotism, and accountability in their daily lives, stressing that the National Prayer and Thanksgiving Day should serve as a moment for national reflection and behavioural renewal.
He emphasized that maintaining a clean environment is both an act of patriotism and a practical step toward preventing disasters such as floods.
