ENVIRONMENT

WORLD ENVIRONMENTAL DAY: Persus mines embark on clean-up exercise
Persus Mining Company Limited in Dunkwa -Ayamfiri has embarked on a massive clean-up exercise in Ayamfiri and its surrounding environs as part of activities outlined to help mark the Environmental Day worldwide.

Date Created : 6/7/2018 3:40:55 PM : Story Author : Emmanuel Frimpong/Ghanadistricts.com

Speaking to the media, social and community superintendent for Persus mines, Mrs Evelyn Gyamfi Hassan made it known that, the clean up exercise was organized to help clear filth on the streets of Ayamfri. She noted that the exercise was also aimed at creating awareness and also to educate the general public on the need and benefits of ensuring hygienic environments.

Mrs Evelyn Gyamfi, also ceased the opportunity to call for an immediate ban on plastic products in the country.

She called on the government to equip the 'Zoom lions' with the requisite logistics to foster their day-to-day activities. She advised the public to desist from unnecessary filtering into the gutters to avoid flooding during this raining season.

On his part, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Upper Denkyira West, Hon. Asiedu Agyemang commended Persus mining for organizing an unprecedented clean-up exercise in the Ayamfiri community.

He appealed to the company to periodically embark on such exercise to help improve sanitation management in the area.