Vice President Faisal Naseem has inaugurated the Saafu Hulhumale’ cleanup initiative at a special ceremony held in Hulhumale’.
In his remarks at the ceremony, the Vice President reiterated the government's commitment to protecting the environment, ensuring road safety and providing clean and safe neighbourhoods. He noted the government's first large-scale programme after assuming office was a nationwide cleaning initiative, and also spoke on the government's commitment to eliminating single-use plastic in the country.
The Vice President emphasised that one of the key lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the importance of cleanliness. He urged the public to always make hygiene and cleanliness high priorities, and to work towards keeping the country clean and safe.
The Saafu Hulhumale’ cleanup initiative will conduct cleaning activities in 40 different areas of Hulhumale’ over the course of the programme.