The Mayor of Accra, Hon Elizabeth Sackey, has called on the youth to actively participate in volunteer efforts to maintain cleanliness in the city.
The Mayor made the call when she interacted with the ‘Buzstopboys’ during the first day of the Homowo Clean-up Campaign an initiative to enhance the city’s sanitation ahead of the annual Homowo festival.
Mayor Sackey emphasised the critical role of the youth in sustaining a clean and healthy environment, adding that their energy, enthusiasm, and commitment could make a significant difference.
“The participation of our youth is essential in our efforts to keep Accra clean. Their energy, enthusiasm, and commitment can make a significant difference,” she stated.
She praised the efforts of the ‘Buzstopboys’, a group of dedicated sanitation ambassadors, for their significant contributions to maintaining cleanliness in the city.
She highlighted their volunteerism as exemplary and urged more youth to emulate their efforts to sustain cleanliness and environmental health in Accra.