Accra: Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Chairman of the National Association of Charismatic and Christian Churches (NACCC), has expressed the association's commitment to supporting the reintroduced National Sanitation Day initiative. He urged churches across all 16 regions to incorporate sanitation messages into their sermons, highlighting the shared responsibility of maintaining a clean environment.
According to Ghana News Agency, Archbishop Duncan-Williams made this pledge during a courtesy call by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA) to NACCC in Accra. The Ministry also engaged with the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) and the Ga Mantse to ensure the successful rollout of National Sanitation Day.
Archbishop Duncan-Williams emphasized the importance of keeping surroundings neat and clean for individual well-being and future generations. He also called for the Education Ministry to integrate cleanliness into the national curriculum and stressed the need for a national agenda to address pressing challenges and secure a better future.
Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, the sector minister, highlighted the impact of pollution on soil, air, and water, contributing to disease outbreaks like cholera. He noted the limited timeline for the initiative and the necessity of thorough publicity efforts to maximize awareness and engagement.
The Minister expressed the view that the initiative should be an inclusive effort rather than a government-led program. He mentioned suggestions from Christian communities to reschedule the launch to May 10 for broader participation and effective cleanup during the first week of June. However, he also acknowledged his party's manifesto commitment to implementing the initiative within 120 days.
Mr. Ibrahim noted the eagerness of pastors for full participation across churches and called for the involvement of influential leaders from religious, chieftaincy, and traditional institutions to promote a unified and collaborative approach. They emphasized framing the sanitation issue as a public health concern.
Apostle Eric Nyamekye, GPCC President, encouraged the Ministry to remain strong and courageous and pledged GPCC's support for National Sanitation Day.
