NCCE ASUTIFI NORTH DISTRICT EMBARKS ON SHOP TO SHOP SENSITIZATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE

The staff of the NCCE in Asutifi North District, Kenyasi, embarked on a shop-to-shop sensitization programme on environmental governance from 2^nd to 5^th February 2024.

More than ten (10) shops were visited with the message of encouragement concerning how to effectively manage the environment concerning controlling smoke pollution, dust pollution, inhalation of dust, and domestic fire outbreaks.

The officers explained that the current dry weather being experienced nationwide has the tendency to cause bush fire, outbreaks of epidemics, and domestic fires if not well managed with caution as warned by the Environmental Protection Agency. Article 41 K of the 1992 Constitution enjoins the citizens of Ghana to protect and safeguard the environment.

Participants were advised to wear face masks when going out, on a dusty road, water the grounds before sweeping in dusty places, put off electrical gadgets when leaving their houses and shops, and stop overloading extension boards in their rooms. They were also told to properly put off gas cookers in the kitchen after preparing food.

Some of the shops visited were, Awurade ne Medimafo Fashion; Insha Allahu Fashion and Decoration; Ibrahim Alhassan Welding and Fabrication Shop; ABB Fashion, and Sallah Fashion.

The Vice President of the Tailors and Dressmakers Association of the District, Mr. Abdul Kadiri lauded NCCE for coming down to the shops to educate them.

The team from the NCCE also thanked the shop owners for their cooperation. Civic Education Officers assigned to the shops include Miss Theresa Afrah Adinkrah (ACEO), Miss Matilda Mawusi Doe (ACEO), and Mr. Enoch Baffour Awuah (ACEO).