The staff and management of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) defied an early morning downpour on Saturday to undertake a major clean-up exercise within selected communities in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly.
The exercise, which reflects MIIF’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, community engagement, and sustainable development lasted for more than three hours.
It was led by MIIF’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Justina Nelson, in response to President John Dramani Mahama’s call for a nationwide clean-up campaign aimed at promoting environmental sanitation and public health.
The exercise commenced near the Togo Embassy area and continued through the American Embassy enclave, with participants clearing choked drains, cutting overgrown vegetation, and removing waste along major streets.
Commitment
As part of its commitment to supporting efforts to maintain a clean and healthy environment, MIIF donated the tools and equipment used during the exercise to the La Dade-KotoponMunicipal Assembly. The items included wheelbarrows, machetes, rakes, shovels, and brooms.
Speaking after the exercise, Mrs Nelson described the initiative as successful and impactful, noting that it aligns with MIIF’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policy and demonstrates the Fund’s commitment to sustainable community development.
“This initiative is imperative. It is in line with the RESET agenda of His Excellency President John Mahama for us to come together to clean Ghana for our collective good. We partnered with LaDKMA to make this exercise effective, and I would like to thank my team for the support and for this collaboration.
“While we do our part, we all need to also help and change our attitude so that we can get to where we expect to be,” Mrs Nelson said.
The President’s Sanitation RESET Agenda encourages citizens and people living in Ghana to take an active role in preserving and ensuring a clean environment.
Mrs Nelson pledged MIIF’s commitment to making the exercise a regular activity as part of the Fund’s efforts to give back to society and support national development initiatives.
Appreciation
She also commended the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly for its collaboration and expressed confidence that the partnership would continue to grow as both institutions work together to improve sanitation within the municipality.
The Municipal Environmental Health Officer (MEHO), Isaac Okumtey Anim, praised MIIF staff for their strong participation and dedication to the exercise.
He also expressed appreciation to the Fund for donating the equipment, noting that such items are essential to the Assembly’s efforts to keep the municipality clean.
“The Assembly requires more of such tools and equipment to effectively carry out its sanitation activities, and we will ensure that these items are put to good use,” he said.