Arise Ghana Youth, a non-profit organization, has partnered with Eco-Conscious Citizens to improve the cleanliness and environmental health of La Dadekotopon. Their goal is to make the area a cleaner, greener, and more serene place to live.
The group has launched a clean-up campaign near the La Wireless Cluster of Schools, including clearing a nearby park. In addition, they are distributing recycling bins made from plastic, sponsored by Eco-Conscious Citizens and La Villa Boutique Hotel.
Arise Ghana Youth also called on the La Dadekotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) and its Chief Executive, Hon. Solomon Kotey Nikoi, to help maintain a peaceful environment by enforcing local noise regulations.
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According to them, noise pollution—caused by religious activities, dawn preachers, loud commercial vehicles, drinking spots, and social events—harms residents’ health and well-being.
The group has proposed specific recommendations for LaDMA to address the issue:
- Enforce existing noise control laws.
- Remove loudspeakers and horns from commercial vehicles and “borla taxis” that sell goods, while supporting these taxis in collecting waste without causing noise disturbances.
- Ensure that all borla taxis display visible license plates.
- Provide Arise Ghana Youth with the support needed to form Noise and Sanitation Teams, along with a dedicated hotline for reporting noise complaints.
Nii Laryea Richmond Tetteh of Arise Ghana Youth emphasized the negative effects of excessive noise, stating, “When sound interferes with the enjoyment of living in your home, it becomes a nuisance.
Excessive noise can lead to stress, hearing loss, sleep disturbances, and other health concerns. Enforcing noise pollution laws is essential to safeguard our quality of life.”
