Kpalimé:The residents of the Kpéta neighborhood in Kpalimé participated in a public sanitation operation on Saturday, November 7, as part of the national initiative "Togo Propre."
According to Agence Togolaise de Presse, this civic action brought together local authorities, state agency officials, security forces, students, and many residents to improve their living environment. Equipped with hoes, brooms, shovels, machetes, and other tools, the participants collected waste, cleared illegal dumps, and cleaned cluttered areas in the neighborhood. Municipal technical services ensured the removal of collected waste using tractors and tricycles to authorized dumpsites. The illegal dump at the entrance of the central market was also cleared of refuse.
Lakougnon Elessem, the Secretary-General of the Kloto 1 municipality, praised the strong mobilization of the population and the community's commitment to this sanitation operation. He emphasized that the "Togo Propre" initiative provides a unique opportunity to promote civic responsibility, strengthen collective accountability, and encourage greater public involvement in environmental preservation.
Elessem stressed the importance of making cleanliness a daily concern rather than a sporadic action. He noted that maintaining a clean environment not only protects public health but also enhances living conditions and fosters the harmonious development of the community. He urged residents to regularly clean their surroundings to prevent certain diseases and reiterated the municipality's commitment to continuing and enhancing efforts to keep the community clean and healthy.
Similar activities took place in the prefectures of Agou, Kpélé, and Danyi, with participation from administrative and local authorities as well as residents from these various localities.
Source Agence Togolaise de Presse