Written by: Badr Ahmed

The municipality of N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, launched on Saturday the "N'Djamena Clean City" competition, an initiative aimed at promoting urban cleanliness and establishing a culture of environmental conservation, by encouraging citizens and residential neighborhoods to actively contribute to improving the urban landscape of the capital.

A Chadian initiative to promote environmental awareness and community engagement

The competition was officially announced in Nation Square in the presence of the Mayor of N’Djamena, Senoussi Hassan Abdallah, along with a number of former officials, a representative of the Sultan of N’Djamena Urban and Rural, the heads of the ten municipalities of the capital, municipal partners, members of the supervisory committee, city volunteers, as well as a large public attendance.

The initiative aims to highlight successful models in the field of public hygiene, honor outstanding initiatives, and promote positive behaviors related to hygiene and civic commitment, thereby contributing to improving living conditions and enhancing the image of the capital.

The project organizers emphasized that the competition provides a platform to stimulate a spirit of positive competition among neighborhoods and local communities, and to encourage collective participation in efforts to maintain a cleaner and more sustainable urban environment.

This initiative comes as part of the ongoing efforts by local authorities to address the environmental challenges associated with rapid urban growth, and to strengthen the role of citizens as key partners in improving public spaces and preserving public health.