The Western Area Rural District Council (WARDC) has taken a significant step towards addressing sanitation challenges in the district by establishing a Waste Management Task Force. This move, announced in a public notice on October 28, 2026, aims to strengthen sanitation monitoring, improve waste management operations, and promote a cleaner environment. The task force was instituted by the Chairman of the Council, Kasho J. Holland-Cole.

The task force will be responsible for monitoring and supervising waste management operations, assessing the efficiency of cleaning activities, identifying sanitation challenges, and conducting field inspections. Additionally, it will make recommendations to improve waste management practices and maintain cleanliness throughout the district. This initiative is part of the Council's efforts to address sanitation challenges and strengthen waste management oversight.

The seven-member task force comprises Amadu Mans Dabor, Mohamed Osman Koroma, Santigie Kargbo, Ibrahim Kargbo, Fatmata Kamara, Bola Pearce, and Marie Lebbie. The Council has stated that the task force will work closely with relevant Council departments, communities, service providers, and other stakeholders to strengthen sanitation efforts and support the creation of a cleaner and healthier environment.

WARDC has called on residents, communities, businesses, and other relevant stakeholders to cooperate with the task force and support it in carrying out its responsibilities. The Council's initiative aims to improve supervision, coordination, and accountability in waste management and cleaning activities. This move is expected to have a positive impact on the overall cleanliness and sanitation of the district.

The establishment of the task force follows persistent waste management challenges within the district. The Council has recognized the need for a more effective approach to addressing these challenges and has taken steps to implement a solution. The task force's activities will be crucial in identifying areas that require improvement and implementing measures to address these issues.

The WARDC Chairman, Kasho J. Holland-Cole, has demonstrated his commitment to improving sanitation in the district through this initiative. The Council's efforts to address sanitation challenges have been ongoing, and the establishment of the task force is a significant step towards achieving this goal. The task force's success will depend on the cooperation of all stakeholders involved.

The Western Area Rural District Council's initiative to establish a Waste Management Task Force is a positive development in the district's efforts to improve sanitation and waste management. The task force's activities will be closely monitored, and its impact on the district's cleanliness and sanitation will be evaluated over time. The Council's commitment to addressing sanitation challenges is evident in this move.

Key points

  • WARDC establishes a Waste Management Task Force to improve sanitation monitoring and waste management operations.
  • The task force will work closely with stakeholders to strengthen sanitation efforts and promote a cleaner environment.
  • The initiative aims to improve supervision, coordination, and accountability in waste management and cleaning activities.

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