Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Welcomes New World Bank Initiative for a Cleaner, Greener Freetown
Sahid Bangura Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr has welcomed the launch of the World Bank Group’s PSSNYE project, highlighting its support for the Freetown City Council’s sanitation and urban greening services.
In a statement following the launch on Tuesday, Mayor Aki-Sawyerr described the initiative as an important step towards strengthening efforts to build cleaner, greener and more sustainable communities across the capital.
She said the project would support the council’s ongoing sanitation and urban greening efforts, while emphasising the importance of partnerships in improving the city’s environment and residents’ livelihoods.
“Through partnerships like these, we can strengthen our efforts to create cleaner, greener and more sustainable communities while improving livelihoods for Freetonians,” the mayor stated.
Mayor Aki-Sawyerr’s remarks reflect the role of collaboration between the World Bank Group and local authorities in supporting urban environmental services and sustainable community development in Freetown.
