Archbishop Duncan-Williams made the pledge during a courtesy call by the MLGCRA to NACCC in Accra
Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, Chairman of the National Association of Charismatic and Christian Churches (NACCC), has expressed the association’s commitment to supporting the reintroduced National Sanitation Day initiative.
He emphasised that maintaining a clean environment is a shared responsibility and urged churches across all 16 regions to incorporate sanitation messages into their sermons.
Archbishop Duncan-Williams made the pledge during a courtesy call by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA) to the NACCC in Accra.
The Ministry also visited the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) and the Ga Mantse as part of consultations with traditional and religious leaders to ensure the successful rollout of National Sanitation Day.
Archbishop Duncan-Williams stated that it was essential to keep surroundings neat and clean daily, not only for individual well-being but also for the benefit of future generations.
He also called on the Ministry of Education to include cleanliness in the national curriculum.
The Archbishop stressed the need for a national agenda to address pressing challenges and secure a better future.
“Countries like India, China, and Dubai have long-term national visions, spanning up to 100 years, embedded in their constitutions and supported across political lines.
“This ensures continuity, focus, and alignment of national resources toward common goals, regardless of which government is in power,” he said.
Ahmed Ibrahim, the sector minister, highlighted the impact of pollution on soil, air, and water, contributing to disease outbreaks like cholera, which recently affected 58 districts, claimed 49 lives, and impacted 581 individuals.
He stated that while there was strong interest in the initiative, the main concern was the limited timeline. He stressed the need for thorough and effective publicity efforts to maximise awareness and engagement.
The Minister said the initiative should be seen as an inclusive national effort, rather than a government-led programme.
He also noted that suggestions from Christian communities had been made to reschedule the launch to May 10, to ensure broader participation and an effective cleanup during the first week of June.
However, he acknowledged his party’s manifesto commitment to implementing the initiative within 120 days and said these concerns would be communicated to the President.
Ibrahim noted that pastors were eager for full participation across churches and had called for the involvement of influential leaders from religious, chieftaincy, and traditional institutions to help promote a unified and collaborative approach.
“They also emphasised the importance of framing the sanitation issue primarily as a public health concern,” he said.
Apostle Eric Nyamekye, President of the GPCC, encouraged the Ministry to remain strong and courageous, urging them to seek support from Ghanaians to ensure success.
He pledged GPCC’s full support for National Sanitation Day.
