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ADNews-Monrovia, Liberia: In an effort to enhance urban cleanliness, Monrovia’s City Cooperation Mayor John Charuk Siafa on the First Saturday of September 2025, led the city’s monthly First Saturday Cleanup Exercise, with support from Miss International Liberia 2025, Ms. Precious Lemu Flomo.
By: Miatta Fahnbulleh/email:fahnbulleh10990@gmail.com
This initiative encourages residents to take an active role in maintaining a cleaner environment, fostering a sense of community responsibility.
On this particular Saturday, residents were invited to stay home and clean their living spaces while city employees under the guidance of Mayor Siafa worked diligently in the streets to address urban waste.
The cleanup event spanned several central streets in Monrovia focusing on raising public awareness about the importance of proper waste disposal and the broader implications of maintaining a clean urban environment.
Mayor Siafa actively engaged with local petty traders and street vendors throughout the day, emphasizing the significance of cleanliness.
“The responsibility of cleanliness starts with us. Together, we can make Monrovia clean, green, and safe,” he shared during his interactions.
Monrovia City Mayor John Charuk Siafa interacted with some wheelchair-bound Monrovians during his First Saturday cleanup campaign.
In addition to the cleanup activities, the Monrovia City Corporation announced the forthcoming launch of the Intergovernmental Agency Cleanup Taskforce.
This task force aims to develop effective strategies for city management and waste reduction, marking a significant step in enhancing Monrovia’s waste management strategy.
The First Saturday Cleanup initiative has consistently brought together residents from various neighbourhoods, reinforcing the message that waste management is a collective responsibility.
Mayor Siafa has called on all citizens to support this important initiative, stressing its vital role in improving living conditions and promoting sustainability.
With the collaborative efforts of city officials, community members, and leaders like Ms. Precious Lemu Flomo, the vision for a cleaner, more beautiful Monrovia is becoming a shared goal.
She then called on the residents of Monrovia to help the city corporation in making the City a clean and green place for all.
Through awareness and action, the city hopes to cultivate an environment that not only looks good but is also safe and sustainable for all its residents.
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