Tema: Combined Terminal Services (CTS), a logistics and port services company, has donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to Mr. Charles Amos, the Assemblyman for the Padmore electoral area in Tema Community One. The donation aims to support the assemblyman's ongoing community cleaning exercise.
According to Ghana News Agency, the donated items include helmets, Wellington boots, safety goggles, gloves, and other protective equipment. These materials are intended to enhance the safety of volunteers participating in the community's regular cleanup campaigns. During the presentation of the items, Mr. Ben Schreyer, the Managing Director of CTS, emphasized that this gesture aligns with the company's corporate social responsibility and underscores its commitment to improving sanitation and public health within the Tema Metropolis.
Mr. Schreyer praised the assemblyman for his dedication to maintaining a clean and healthy environment in his area, describing the regular community cleaning exercises as exemplary leadership and civic responsibility. He explained that providing safety gear encourages and protects volunteers during these activities. Furthermore, he urged individuals, especially the youth, to support environmental initiatives by engaging in regular cleaning, proper waste disposal, and maintenance efforts.
In response to the donation, Mr. Amos expressed gratitude towards Combined Terminal Services for their timely support, highlighting that the PPE would significantly enhance participant safety during cleanup activities. He detailed the various cleanup exercises conducted across the community, which have included clearing drains, desilting gutters, and collecting waste materials, all contributing to improved sanitation and reduced health risks such as malaria and cholera.
Mr. Amos called for ongoing collaboration between residents, businesses, and the local assembly to sustain these efforts. He also appealed for additional support, including waste collection tools, logistics, and financial assistance, to facilitate more regular cleanups and public health education programs. He encouraged young community members to join the sanitation drive, noting that maintaining cleanliness fosters good health and a sense of pride and belonging.
