The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that the final National Sanitation Day (NSD) for 2025 will take place on Saturday, 13 December, from 6:00 a.m. until completion across the metropolis.

The exercise, originally slated for December 6, was postponed due to activities marking the 41st National Farmers and Fishers’ Day celebrations.

The AMA says the new date is intended to ensure maximum public participation and strict enforcement.

According to the Assembly, this final NSD is especially important as it precedes the Christmas and end-of-year festivities—a period known for heightened commercial activity, increased waste generation, and additional pressure on Accra's sanitation systems.

This was contained in a statement signed by Gilbert Nii Ankrah, Head of Public Affairs, on behalf of the Metro Chief Executive.

In line with a presidential directive and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (Communal Labour) Bye-Laws, 2017, all shops, markets, and business premises within the metropolis are to remain closed from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to allow residents to take part in the clean-up exercise.

Cleansing activities will include desilting of drains, brushing and washing of road kerbs and medians, sweeping of streets and inner lanes, removal of unauthorised posters, and general clean-ups across markets, lorry parks, beaches, and other public spaces.

The operation will cover all electoral areas and the Central Business District, with intensified work in key zones such as:

Chorkor & Chemu Naa: Desilting drains and clearing litter-prone inner lanes.

Dogo Beach: Removal of solid waste along the shoreline and improvement of beachfront sanitation.

Graphic Road Corridor & Agbogbloshie: Clearing refuse along road shoulders, desilting major drains, and addressing indiscriminate dumping spots.

To ensure effective execution, the AMA will deploy Public Health Officers, the Sanitation Taskforce, and sanitation labourers across all sub-metros, supported by waste collection trucks, tippers, and other desilting equipment.

The Assembly has reminded the public that failure to comply with the sanitation directive or refusal to participate constitutes an offence.

Offenders may face fines of up to 100 penalty units, imprisonment between 30 days and six months, or both. Continuing offenders may incur additional daily penalties.

The AMA is urging residents, traders, transport operators, landlords, tenants, and businesses to participate fully in Saturday's clean-up, emphasising that collective action is needed to keep Accra clean and resilient ahead of the festive season.