Lexta Ghana Limited, suppliers of YAZZ hygienic products in Ghana and parts of Africa at the weekend called for strict enforcement of sanitation bye-laws in Accra to curb imminent health hazards in the country.
“The recent outbreak of cholera in Accra and some other major cities across the country is a self-induce health problem, as most people have thrown caution to the wind and live in filthy
environment,” Mr Martin Brobbey, Lexta Ghana Managing Director said.
Mr Brobbey was speaking to the Ghana News Agency in an interview after donating assorted hygienic products to 25 second cycle institutions in the country.
Mr Brobbey therefore called on the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies to muster the will-power to enforce sanitation
bye-laws within their jurisdiction, adding “a healthy environment is a healthy life”.
The Yazz products valued at GH¢24,975.00 includes; Minty Sanitary Pad, Green Sanitary Pad, Panty Liner, washing powder, toothpaste and
Green Cake Soap.
The beneficial Senior High Schools (SHS) are Accra Girls SHS; West Africa SHS; Odorgonno SHS; Ghanata SHS; Dodowa SHS; Opoku Ware SHS; Kumasi Wesley Girls SHS; Holy Child SHS; Aggrey Memorial SHS; Ola Girls SHS; Mawuli SHS; Pope Johns SHS; and Ghana SHS.
Mr Brobbey called on educational institutions to support the fight against filth as it will be part of their contribution to
national development…"It is worrying to see our cities and towns engulfed in filth.
“Our drains are all choked with garbage and excreta. Our open spaces which should serve as recreational grounds have become defecating and dumping sites for all kinds of waste."
Speaking on Yazz hygienic crusade dubbed: “Personal and environmental hygiene as a shared responsibility,” Mr Ben Boateng, Lexta Ghana General Manager said the crusade sought to focus on the critical role institutions must play in promoting cleanliness and healthy environmental practices at the basic level.
He said the crusade was based on YAZZ range of products which aim at giving comfort, ensure cleanliness and care for the family.
Mr Boateng reminded the students that sanitation bye-laws cover the disposal of refuse, removal of weeds and rubbish and provide
prohibitions against the disposal of litter, refuse or other matter in drains.
He cautioned that any people who contravene any of the bye-laws commits an offence, and shall be liable on conviction by a Court or Community Tribunal.