Citizens conduct general cleaning in W. Bahr el Ghazal state
September 1, 2014 (WAU) – A three-day general cleaning exercise kicked in South Sudan’s Western Bahr el Ghazal state capital, Wau on Monday this week.
“We moved out with general cleaning in Wau municipal council. Today [Monday], we started at 8:30 [Am] with the cleaning. It is very important to live the life of human beings by cleaning your nearest environment as we are doing today,” Akec told reporters.
According to the deputy mayor, Global Atongdit and Khor-lul companies tasked to undertake cleaning at the site of Wau airport.
He urged the population of Western Bahr state to respect and fully comply with the municipal council regulation on all round cleaning.
“We have to involve ourselves in clearing the garbage on the streets so that we see a clean environment,” stressed the deputy mayor.
A clean environment, Akec said, would prevent outbreak of diseases. He warned residents against improper disposal of wastes.
Authorities have vowed to inspect all residential areas and anyone found to have violated set laws and regulations would be dealt with, in addition to subjecting them to a penalty.
(ST)