Creative Arts Agency urges Ghanaian creatives to join nationwide clean-up exercise

The Creative Arts Agency (CAA) has called on stakeholders in Ghana’s creative and cultural industries to actively participate in the National General Cleaning Exercise scheduled for Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, 2026.

In a statement issued on Thursday, July 9, and signed by the Acting Executive Secretary, Gideon Aryeequaye, the agency expressed its full support for the government’s declaration of the two days as National General Cleaning Days under the auspices of the Post-Flood Mitigation Committee.

The nationwide exercise, themed “Our Actions, Our Future: Cleaning Ghana after the Floods,” is aimed at mobilising citizens to restore the cleanliness of communities, protect the environment and reduce the impact of recent flooding.

The CAA urged musicians, actors, filmmakers, visual artists, fashion designers, writers, publishers, artisans, dancers, photographers, content creators, event organisers, creative entrepreneurs and all practitioners across the creative value chain to take part in the initiative.

According to the agency, creatives have a unique responsibility to inspire positive behavioural change and promote responsible citizenship through their influence in society.

“By participating wholeheartedly in this exercise, creatives will demonstrate that the industry remains committed not only to artistic excellence but also to nation-building, environmental sustainability and the collective well-being of all Ghanaians,” the statement said.

The agency noted that the recent floods have underscored the need for sustained environmental responsibility, stressing that clean surroundings, properly maintained drainage systems and responsible waste disposal are essential to protecting lives and property.

It further encouraged creative associations, guilds, unions, institutions, production houses and businesses across all 16 regions to mobilise their members and collaborate with Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), traditional authorities, security agencies and community organisations during the two-day exercise.

The Creative Arts Agency reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the government’s sanitation initiative and urged all creatives to respond with dedication, patriotism and a spirit of volunteerism to help restore and protect communities across the country