By Agbaxode Emmanuel, GNA
Akatsi (V/R), Nov. 14, GNA – Residents across the Akatsi South Municipality on Friday participated in a Municipality-wide clean-up exercise organised as part of activities marking the 2026 Avenortutudoza Festival, in partnership with the Municipal Assembly.
The exercise brought together residents and stakeholders to undertake sanitation activities aimed at improving environmental cleanliness and promoting collective responsibility.
Mr Daniel Dagba, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), who participated in the exercise, called on residents to make environmental cleanliness a continuous responsibility by maintaining safe and hygienic surroundings.
Mr Edward Doe Adade, Assembly Member for the Tatorme-Fiato Electoral Area, who led a team of task force members, expressed satisfaction with the massive turnout, saying it demonstrated residents’ willingness to support sanitation efforts.
The initiative formed part of the festival’s community development activities and highlighted the importance of collective action in addressing sanitation challenges.
This year’s festival is celebrated on the theme: “Peace, Unity and Security: Foundation for the Sustainable Development of Avenor.”
The festival brings together sons and daughters of Avenor, traditional authorities and other stakeholders to celebrate the area’s cultural heritage, strengthen social cohesion and mobilise support for sustainable development.
Activities lined up for the remaining days include a health walk and worship night on November 15, Students’ Durbar and Cultural Day on November 18, and a pilgrimage to Datsutagba on November 21.
A Borborbor Night is scheduled for November 22, followed by an eco-tourism visit to Xavi on November 24.
Other activities include paying homage to the Paramount Chief at Avenorpeme and a weightlifting competition on November 26, and the Mama Avenor beauty pageant on November 27.
The celebrations would climax with a grand durbar at the Akatsi Central Market Lorry Park on November 28, followed by a non-denominational thanksgiving service, football gala and Artistes’ Night on November 29.
Avenortutudoza is an annual festival of the Chiefs and people of the Avenor Traditional Area, celebrated under the auspices of the Avenor Traditional Council and the royal patronage of Torgbuiga Dorglo Anumah VI, Paramount Chief of the area.
GNA
Edited by: Maxwell Awumah/Kenneh Odeng Adade
Reporter: Agbaxode Emmanuel
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