President John Dramani Mahama has praised the voluntary sanitation efforts of the Buz Stop Boys during the re-launch of Ghana’s National Sanitation Day held at the Institute of Local Government Studies in Madina, near Accra, on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
The President commended the youth volunteer group for their dedication to cleaning Ghana’s towns and cities, describing their work as exemplary patriotic volunteerism.
On the occasion of the re-launch of the National Sanitation Day in Madina near Accra, President John Dramani Mahama, has hailed the Buz Stop Boys for their voluntarism spirit towards cleaning the nation’s towns and cities.
During the ceremony, President Mahama demonstrated his support for the group’s activities by making a substantial donation to enhance their operations.
President John Dramani Mahama, on Saturday, September 7, 2025, donated essential sanitation tools to the remarkable BuzStopBoys.
The donation included practical sanitation equipment comprising 200 wheelbarrows, 300 shovels, 300 brooms, 300 pairs of hand gloves, and a supply of standing brushes.
Beyond the equipment, the President also provided financial support to the group. Buzstop Boys’ leader Heneba Kwadwo Sarfo praised Mahama’s GH₵50,000 donation during National Sanitation Day’s relaunch, inspiring nationwide admiration.
This monetary contribution will enable the group to expand their sanitation activities across more communities.
The re-launch of National Sanitation Day marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s environmental management strategy. Starting from October, 2025, every first Saturday of each new month would be observed by all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) as a National Sanitation Day across the country.
This initiative represents a revival of a program that was first introduced during President Mahama’s previous administration.
The Buz Stop Boys have emerged as a prominent volunteer organization in Ghana’s sanitation landscape, consistently taking initiative in cleaning public spaces across Accra and other urban centers.
Their efforts have gained national recognition for addressing the country’s sanitation challenges through grassroots volunteerism rather than waiting for government intervention.
Local Government Minister Ahmed Ibrahim, who also attended the ceremony, emphasized the critical connection between environmental sanitation and national development.
The relaunch ceremony took place Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Institute of Local Government Studies in Madina, Accra, with Local Government Minister Ahmed Ibrahim emphasizing that environmental sanitation directly impacts public health and national development.
The President’s recognition of the Buz Stop Boys reflects a broader government strategy to encourage civic responsibility and community participation in addressing national challenges.
By highlighting their voluntary spirit, the administration aims to inspire other youth groups and citizens to take similar initiative in their communities.
The monthly National Sanitation Day exercises, beginning in October, will involve all 261 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies across Ghana.
This coordinated approach is expected to create a nationwide movement for improved sanitation standards, with the Buz Stop Boys serving as a model for voluntary community service.
The substantial support provided to the Buz Stop Boys demonstrates the government’s commitment to partnerships with civil society organizations that contribute to national development goals.
Their work exemplifies how youth-driven initiatives can make meaningful contributions to solving complex societal challenges like waste management and environmental cleanliness.
Story Written By Prince Asante Kwarteng | Kobby Kyei News
