Ntoum’s 3rd Arrondissement Holds Environmental Sanitation Day Ntoum, Gabon – July 12, 2026 The 3rd Arrondissement of Ntoum in the Estuaire province of northwestern Gabon hosted a citizens’day focused on sanitation and environmental education on Saturday, July 12, 2026.
The event, organized by the municipal authorities and led by Mayor Zéphérine Etotowa Ntutume, aimed to promote a healthier living environment and raise awareness about the importance of environmental protection.
The day’s activities included the curaging of canals and the de-weeding of public spaces, efforts intended to combat insanitary conditions and mitigate the risk of flooding during the rainy season. Merchants and residents were also sensitized to the value of maintaining public cleanliness and adopting eco-friendly behaviors. Speaking to the community, Mayor Ntutume emphasized the collective responsibility for environmental protection, urging the preservation of the community’s living space. “.
Sanitation is everyone’s concern. We must protect our living environment and make this citizens’day a permanent rendezvous, “she declared. This initiative is part of a series of community-oriented events in Ntoum aimed at reducing unsanitary conditions, minimizing flood risks, and fostering community participation in communal actions.
The municipal authorities seek to reinforce a culture of civic duty and ensure environmental protection is a shared commitment among all residents.
The event’s success and its potential long-term impact on environmental practices in the community are yet to be assessed.
As the 3rd Arrondissement of Ntoum continues to develop politically and economically, such efforts may signal a proactive approach to addressing local concerns and improving the quality of life for residents.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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