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LaDMA Mobilizes Community for Successful National Sanitation Day Clean-Up

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The streets of the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality were a hive of activity this past Saturday as residents, Assembly staff, and community leaders joined hands for the revived National Sanitation Day exercise. The event, spearheaded by the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA), saw a collective effort to clean and beautify the community, emphasizing a shared responsibility for public health and environmental cleanliness.

The clean-up drive, which took place on October 5th, was part of a nationwide initiative to reinvigorate the culture of communal sanitation. Key figures, including the Deputy Minister of Local Government and the Member of Parliament for the constituency, Hon. Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, were on hand to lead by example.

“The President’s vision for this revived exercise is clear: to safeguard public health, enhance the aesthetic of our communities, and promote national pride and tourism,” stated Hon. Sowah, underscoring the broader significance of the day.

Echoing this sentiment, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Alfredos Nii Anyetei, issued a firm reminder to residents about their civic duties. He cautioned that the Assembly would soon begin to enforce sanitation by-laws more rigorously. “Before the next sanitation day, people who refuse to keep their surroundings clean will be sanctioned,” the MCE announced, signaling a move towards stricter enforcement to ensure lasting change.

A Community-Wide Effort

The exercise kicked off early in the morning, with teams fanning out across key areas including La Market Complex, Tseado, the Koko Storm Drain, Labone, and the 37 Lorry Station. Activities included:

  • Sweeping and clearing of streets and public spaces.
  • Desilting choked gutters to prevent flooding.
  • Weeding open spaces to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds.
  • Collecting and properly disposing of accumulated refuse.

The clean-up was a collaborative effort, bringing together Assembly Members, the DE Blessing Foundation, security personnel, community leaders, and enthusiastic residents. The involvement of local leaders was pivotal in mobilizing the youth and ensuring the exercise was conducted in an orderly manner.

Preparation and Public Engagement

In the week leading up to the event, the Assembly’s Information Services Department embarked on an extensive public awareness campaign. Using a public address system, announcement teams visited communities and public spaces to inform residents about the exercise and encourage widespread participation.

Challenges and the Path Forward

Despite the overall success, the exercise highlighted some ongoing challenges. Organizers noted low participation in some areas, a shortage of tools like rakes and wheelbarrows, and delays in refuse collection due to limited vehicles. The persistent issue of indiscriminate waste disposal by some residents also remains a concern.

In response, the Assembly has outlined key recommendations for future exercises, which include:

  • Intensifying public education on the importance of sustained cleanliness.
  • Providing adequate logistics and protective equipment for volunteers.
  • Ensuring timely waste collection to prevent post-clean-up littering.
  • Strengthening the enforcement of sanitation by-laws to deter offenders.

A Cleaner, Healthier Future for LaDMA

The National Sanitation Day exercise was a significant step towards a cleaner La Dade-Kotopon. The Assembly expressed its profound gratitude to all participants and reaffirmed its commitment to working with stakeholders and residents to maintain the momentum.

“The success of this exercise is a testament to what we can achieve together,” a statement from LaDMA read. “We encourage continuous community cooperation as we work towards our common goal of a cleaner, greener, and healthier municipality for all.”

 

LaDMA Strengthens Sanitation Partnerships: MCE Engages Waste Management Companies and Borla Taxis

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In a significant move to bolster cleanliness and environmental health, the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) has convened a high-level meeting with waste management companies and Borla taxi operators. The engagement, led by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Alfredos Nii Anyetei, aimed to foster stronger collaboration and develop actionable strategies for a cleaner municipality.

The meeting, held in the Assembly’s Conference Room, served as a crucial platform for performance reviews, frank discussions on operational challenges, and the formulation of a unified path forward for sanitation in La.

A Call for Collaborative Action

Opening the dialogue, Hon. Alfredos Nii Anyetei acknowledged the indispensable role these service providers play as the frontline warriors in the municipality’s sanitation efforts. He praised the progress made so far but was candid about the hurdles that remain.

“While we have seen improvement, persistent issues like irregular waste collection, poor segregation at source, and incidents of illegal dumping continue to challenge our goals for a pristine La,” stated the MCE. “This meeting is not about assigning blame, but about strengthening our partnership to overcome these obstacles together.”

Addressing Core Challenges

The forum provided a space for open conversation, where waste management companies and Borla taxi operators voiced their concerns, notably highlighting delays in payment and the problem of unregulated operators undermining formal services.

In a decisive response, Hon. Anyetei made several key commitments:

  • Streamlined Processes: The Assembly will work to streamline its payment systems to ensure timely compensation for services rendered.
  • Stricter Regulation: New measures will be introduced to regulate and bring all Borla taxi operations under a framework of efficiency and accountability.
  • Community Sensitization: The Assembly will intensify public education campaigns to encourage residents to practice proper waste disposal and segregation.

Charting a Path for a Sustainable Future

The discussion moved beyond immediate challenges to strategic, long-term solutions. Stakeholders explored proposals to:

  • Expand recycling initiatives within the municipality.
  • Increase the number of waste collection points for better accessibility.
  • Institute a robust system for regular performance monitoring and evaluation.

The MCE also reminded all operators of their obligation to renew their operating licenses promptly and to submit quarterly performance reports to the Assembly for transparency and planning.

A Unified Commitment

The meeting concluded with a clear and shared action plan. Waste management providers are expected to submit detailed reports on their operational challenges alongside their updated licenses and Q3 2025 performance reviews. Concurrently, the Assembly will launch a community-wide awareness campaign on proper waste management practices.

Hon. Anyetei closed the engagement by reaffirming his unwavering commitment to collaboration: “A cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable La Dade-Kotopon is achievable. It requires the dedicated effort of the Assembly, our trusted waste management partners, and every single resident. This meeting is a testament to our shared commitment to that vision.”

This strategic engagement marks a pivotal step in LaDMA’s holistic approach to sanitation, promising enhanced service delivery and a renewed focus on public-private partnership for the well-being of the community.

La Dade-Kotopon Marks National Sanitation Day with Community Clean-Up – Saturday, July 19, 2025

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On Saturday, July 19, 2025, the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly organized a large-scale clean-up exercise across the municipality as part of ongoing efforts to promote good sanitation and environmental hygiene. The exercise was jointly spearheaded by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Alfredos Nii Anyetei, the Member of Parliament for La Dade-Kotopon, Hon. Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, and the Municipal Coordinating Director, Mr. Daniel Nkrumah

The activity commenced at the La Market, where the MCE addressed participants, including Assembly Members, Unit Committee Members, staff of the Assembly (both domestic and senior staff), security service personnel, and residents. In his remarks, Hon. Anyetei emphasized the importance of a clean environment and called for a shared sense of responsibility among all stakeholders in maintaining proper sanitation.

To ensure a thorough and impactful exercise, the Assembly engaged 100 laborers to support in desilting drains and clearing waste throughout the municipality. Both Hon. Anyetei and Hon. Sowah actively took part in the exercise, working alongside Assembly Members and residents to clean choked gutters and sweep the streets. Municipal Coordinating Director Mr. Nkrumah also embarked on a monitoring tour to supervise operations at various sites and ensure that each location received the necessary attention.

Staff from all departments of the Assembly, including the Deputy Director, participated fully in the exercise, demonstrating the Assembly’s collective commitment to fostering a cleaner and healthier environment. Residents contributed significantly by cleaning in front of their homes and helping to clear blocked drains. The youth, in particular, showed remarkable enthusiasm and community spirit, reinforcing a sense of ownership and responsibility toward their surroundings.

The exercise attracted significant media attention, with representatives from television, radio, print, and online platforms present to report on the event. This coverage not only highlighted the Assembly’s sanitation efforts but also helped to raise public awareness and encourage community support for ongoing clean-up initiatives.

During the clean-up, it was observed that many drains were heavily silted, with some completely blocked by sand and debris. The Assembly acknowledges these challenges and is taking steps to address them through sustained clean-up campaigns and enhanced waste management strategies.

The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly remains committed to improving sanitation across the municipality and urges all residents to continue playing their part in keeping the environment clean, healthy, and safe for all.

La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly Undertakes Major Clean-Up Initiative

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In a significant effort to enhance the cleanliness of the municipality, the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) carried out a comprehensive two-day clean-up exercise from July 29th to 30th, 2024. This initiative, spearheaded by the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Solomon Kotey Nikoi, in collaboration with the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council and Hon. Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, focused on the electoral areas of Abese/Abafum/Kowe and Lakpaana.

The clean-up drive was part of a broader mission to support the government’s goal of making Accra the cleanest city in Africa and to improve general sanitation within LaDMA. The initiative saw active participation from national service personnel, departmental heads, unit leaders, assembly staff, security forces, various institutions, traders, assembly members, and unit committee members.
Hon. Solomon Kotey Nikoi highlighted that the clean-up was strategically planned to prepare the selected areas for the upcoming La Homowo festival celebrations. In the lead-up to the event, the assembly conducted extensive public education campaigns through Latenu Radio FM, Obonu FM, and street announcements to encourage citizen involvement. Despite these efforts, the MCE expressed disappointment at the low turnout of residents.

The clean-up activities included desilting choked drains, flushing them, and removing unauthorized structures from pavements and drainage areas. While residents of the municipality appreciated the assembly’s efforts, they also called for stricter enforcement of sanitation by-laws. They suggested that funds allocated to such exercises could be better utilized for other important community projects if measures were implemented to prevent refuse dumping in drains and unauthorized areas.

The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly remains committed to improving sanitation and encourages continued community involvement to maintain a cleaner and healthier environment.

LaDMA Certifies 6000 Out of 7456 Food Handlers Screened

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6000 food handlers in the La Dade Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) underwent mandatory medical health screening in 2023 to ensure safe and hygienic food for public consumption.

Out Of the number, 4000 were females while 2000 were males all from the hospitality industries, restaurants, drinking and chop bars. The data contained in the 2023 Annual Report of the Environmental Health Department revealed that 3500 females and 1500 males out of the total number screened were found fit and issued suitability health and safety certificates.

 

Speaking to the report, the Environmental Health officer, Evans said out of the number screened 4800 were new applicants while 1200 were renewals adding that the screenings included education sessions on proper hygiene practices, nutrition, and general health awareness and were designed to cover a range of health parameters, including communicable diseases, hygiene-related illnesses, and overall physical fitness among others.

 

He explained that the screening exercise was carried out to among other things maintain high standards in the food industry, and enhance public confidence by reducing potential health risks associated with food consumption.

 

 “By proactively addressing health concerns among food vendors, LaDMA aims to mitigate the risk of foodborne illnesses and other health-related issues that could arise from the consumption of contaminated food… The Assembly acknowledges that the informal sector constitutes 80 per cent of the workforce, hence the mass screening exercises to promote the local food industry and assure consumers of high safety standards.

 

He disclosed that out of the total number screened 272 vendors were found to have health concerns and provided with guidance and referrals to appropriate healthcare facilities for further evaluation and treatment.

 

He encouraged all persons associated with the preparation, transportation, and sale of food restaurants, cafes, catering companies chop bars to the general public to undergo regular health check-ups and participate in health screening exercises by the Assembly to ensure safe food.

 

“As we continue to priorities public health and safety, the Assembly remains committed to proactive measures that contribute to the overall well-being of residents, adding that the Assembly’s responsibility to safeguard the health of the general public by ensuring that all food handlers undergo screenings and training, we are taking a proactive step towards preventing foodborne diseases and maintaining La’s reputation as a vibrant culinary destination,” she said.MA

LADMA RECORDS 8,960 New Births And 5464 Deaths

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8,960 new births and 5464 deaths were registered in the La Dade Kotopon Assembly (LADMA) during the year 2023.

 Out of 8960 new-borns registered, 4541 were males whilst 4419 were females.  

According to the data, 2207, 2016, 2112 and 2625 children under one (1) year were registered during the first, second, third and fourth quarters respectively. 

The Head of Birth and Death registry at LaDMA, Mrs Sheila Naa Addo who disclosed this on Friday 19 JULY said the number registered had exceeded the expected target of 4181 births and 935 deaths

She added this was achieved through the constant visits by officers of Births and Deaths Registry to the hospitals, clinics, maternity homes, delivery and weighing centers across the eight registries within the Municipality.

She emphasized the importance of the data for urban planning, healthcare provision, and educational resource allocation.

She said the data highlighted the demographic trends and population growth within the metropolis and encouraged residents to register births and the deaths of their relatives promptly.  

She commended the Births and Deaths Registry of the LaDMA for the sensitization campaigns and mass birth registration exercise they conducted last year to register all, especially children below one year in the city attributing it to the increase in the number of registrations. 

The Births and Deaths Registry exists following the Births and Deaths Act, 2020 (Act 1027), which mandates the registration and certification of births, deaths, and foetal deaths in the country for national development and related issues.

NATIONAL SANITATION DAY MARKED IN LA MUNICIPALITY

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The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (Ladma) on Saturday December 3, 2022 marked the national sanitation day across the ten electoral areas. The assembly over the years has been undertaking the exercise to improve sanitation issues in the municipality.

The assembly members, staff, and community members took part in the exercise. The MCE for LaDMA, Mr Solomon Kotey Nikoi said the monthly sanitation day has come to stay and it is important that members of the municipality keep their environment clean to avoid communicable diseases. He asked the citizenry to value their lives by ensuring that their surroundings are clean.The MCE mentioned that the sanitation officers would arrest and prosecute offenders of the sanitation byelaws.

LaDMA CLEANS THE MUNICIPALITY FOR HOMOWO FESTIVAL CELEBRATION

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The La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) as part of their responsibilities to ensure a clean municipality has organised a massive clean-up exercise at two electoral areas of Abese/ Abafum/Kowe and Lakpaana on Saturday September 17, 2022.

According to the municipal environmental health director, Mr Patrick W.Tsigbey the clean-up exercise was to ensure that areas chosen are kept clean for the celebration of the La Homowo festival. He mentioned that before the exercise, the assembly embarked on public education using a combination of Latenu Radio FM, Obonu FM and street announcement to ensure that the citizenry take part in the clean-up.

Members in the municipality thanked assembly for the exercise and said that its time the assembly applies the sanitation by-laws to arrest those who deliberately or out of ignorance dump refuse into drains and unauthorized areas in the municipality looking at the money involved during such exercise. They said these moneys could be used for other important projects in the area.

 Chocked drains were desilted and unauthorised structures were removed from the pavement and the drains.

GREATER ACCRA REGIONAL MINISTER URGED MMDAs TO ENFORCE OPERATION CLEAN YOUR FRONTAGE.

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The Greater Accra Regional Minister Mr Henry Quartey has directed the MMDAs in the region to enforce the operation clean your frontage, as a result the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA ) on Thursday August 25, 2022 embarked on the enforcement of the exercise across the ten electoral areas of the municipality.

According to Mr Patrick W. Tsigbey the environmental health director, the exercise was to have a clean and healthy environment to enhance the image of the municipality. He said the municipality is one of the key MMDAs in the region, which holds a lot of industries, hotels, embassies, the Kotoka International airport, and other high institutions. He said, every clean city worldwide attracts investors and for that matter, the management of the assembly find it fit to keep the area clean.

Activities for the exercise included sweeping of public places, removal of waste from the gutters, weeding of open spaces, educating the public on the byelaws.

ladma partners with GAYO

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La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) has partnered with the Ghana Youth Advocacy Organization (GAYO), an NGO dedicated to improving sanitation in various communities. The partnership aims to improve the sanitation situation in the municipality by promoting good waste management practices and creating awareness about the importance of proper sanitation.

According to Hon. Solomon Nikoi, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of LaDMA, the partnership is part of the assembly’s efforts to ensure that the municipality is clean and healthy for all residents. He further noted that the assembly is committed to working with relevant stakeholders to achieve its sanitation goals.

The partnership with GAYO will involve joint efforts to create awareness about proper waste management practices, including the separation of waste at the source, composting, and recycling. Additionally, GAYO will support LaDMA in its efforts to enforce sanitation regulations, especially regarding the disposal of waste in unauthorized areas.

The partnership with GAYO is just one of the many initiatives that LaDMA has undertaken to improve sanitation in the municipality. The assembly has also intensified its efforts to provide waste collection services and enforce sanitation regulations, including the prosecution of individuals who violate the rules.

The partnership with GAYO is expected to go a long way in improving the sanitation situation in LaDMA. With the support of GAYO and other stakeholders, the assembly is optimistic that it can achieve its goal of making the municipality one of the cleanest and healthiest in the country.