The District Pastor of Central Baptist Church in Krofrom, Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Pastor Nat Aboagye Danquah, has called upon churches across Ghana to rally behind the government's sanitation initiatives aimed at eliminating filth from the country.

The clergyman has urged all Christians and church congregations to actively engage and support endeavors aimed at enhancing sanitation standards nationwide.

His remarks came during a significant clean-up initiative organized by his church in Krofrom and its surroundings on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

The event drew participation from hundreds of church members and local residents who worked together to clear choked gutters, remove waste dumps, and address other sanitation challenges.

In discussions with Maame Akua Asarebia and Solomon Nimo, a journalism student at the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies, Pastor Danquah emphasized the importance of regular clean-up campaigns and communal efforts in combating infectious diseases and fostering public health.

While acknowledging the government and waste management companies' roles, he stressed the necessity for collective citizen action in achieving a clean Ghana.

Meanwhile, Mr. Agyeman Duah, Chairman for Community and Social Empowerment at Krofrom Central Baptist Church, underscored the church's commitment to spearhead awareness campaigns against littering and environmental degradation.

He emphasized the church's role in complementing governmental initiatives aimed at maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for all citizens.

Duah expressed gratitude to church members and participants for their active involvement, acknowledging their pivotal role in the success of the cleanup exercise.