Ghana to mark World Cleanup Day and National Sanitation Day on October 3

On Saturday, October 3, Ghana will commemorate National Sanitation Day, coinciding with the country's national observance of World Cleanup Day 2026. This initiative is set to take place throughout the nation, with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs announcing the event in a press release on October 2.

This year's global theme underscores the importance of reducing food waste and its environmental repercussions, while Ghana's specific national theme emphasizes the significant impact of local actions on the nation's overall sanitation.

The Ministry plans to participate in the main event in Accra, along with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA). The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 6:00 a.m. at Rawlings Park, Accra-AMA, followed by cleanup activities in various locations across the metropolis. The Ministry is encouraging all 261 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to engage communities and stakeholders in the event, urging traditional and religious leaders, businesses, schools, market associations, transport operators, civil society organizations, environmental groups, youth organizations, development partners, and the media to support the cause.

The Ministry stresses that National Sanitation Day should extend beyond a one-time cleanup effort, aiming to foster a culture of environmental responsibility in all aspects of life, including homes, markets, workplaces, schools, and communities.