Popular campaign undertaking in Asmara to preserve the city’s sanitation and plant new trees

Inhabitants of different localities in Asmara are conducting popular campaign aimed at preserving environmental hygiene of the city and planting new trees.

Asmara, 20 October 2013- Inhabitants of different localities in Asmara are conducting popular campaign aimed at preserving environmental hygiene of the city and planting new trees.

The inhabitants of the city center in collaboration with the People’s Army have prepared holes for planting flowers and trees, and asserted that they would step up popular participation.

Mr. Habtai Tesfazgi, Administrator of the sub-zone, indicated that the objective of the popular campaign is to preserve environmental hygiene of the city and planting new trees, and that they would enhance the activity.

Among the inhabitants, Mr. Binega Mengesha and Ms. Belainesh Tsgai explained the importance of preserving sanitation in ensuring the health of the society, and commended the popular participation of the inhabitants.

Lokewise, Mr. Fesehaie Mehari, Ms. Nurelhuda Abdulkaliq and Student Bersabiel Daniel noted the importance of trees in preserving soil on top of enhancing the beauty of the city, and called for reinforcement of participation on the part of the inhabitants.

Reports indicate that around 300 students are participating in the popular campaign.