Africa-Press – Namibia. OSHANA Governor Elia Irimari has called on the Oshakati Town Council and relevant authorities to take serious action against people who litter.
Irimari made this appeal during the town’s annual cleaning campaign, held at Oneshila location in Oshakati on Friday.
According to Irimari, he was disappointed to see people littering in Oshakati, despite efforts by the Oshakati Town Council to motivate and encourage residents to acquire proper refuse bins.
He observed that some residents continue to use plastic bags for waste storage, which are neither durable nor suitable for this purpose.
“I am equally troubled by the practice among motorists of throwing waste out of their car windows while driving,” he added.
Irimari said that this reckless act of discarding litter without a second thought is primarily carried out by adults, not children, which is even more disappointing. Such actions reflect a lack of accountability and undermine the efforts of those working hard to maintain a clean and healthy environment for everyone.
The governor highlighted that the Council has introduced an option for residents to purchase wheelie bins at a cost of N$950, with the convenience of a 12-month instalment payment plan. However, he lamented that many residents have yet to take advantage of this provision.
“It is even more concerning that some residents lack a sense of responsibility when it comes to maintaining cleanliness in our town,” he said.
Irimari criticized individuals who carelessly litter in public spaces such as roads, parks, and open areas, particularly in the informal settlements of Oshakati, without considering the negative impact on the environment and the community.
He emphasized that such behaviour tarnishes the town’s image and even that of the entire region. He warned that this could discourage investors from investing in Oshakati, ultimately affecting the town’s economy and its ability to tackle challenges such as unemployment and economic development.
Irimari concluded by stressing that cleaning a town goes beyond maintaining cleanliness; it also involves beautifying the surroundings and making the town greener.
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