For Immediate RELEASE
Wednesday 28th September 2022
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) is again supporting the European Union Beach Clean-up event scheduled for Saturday 01 October 2022 at 9:00am –12:00noon at the Lumley – Aberdeen Beach, Freetown.As usual, we kindly request that members of SLAJ who wish to volunteer to participate in this event submit their names (and media) to the Secretary at SLAJ Headquarters via Mobile No. 034 095 505 not later than the Close of Business on Thursday 29th September 2022.
This is part of SLAJ’s contribution toward collective efforts to protect our environment and raise awareness for the protection of the ocean from plastic litter as the main drivers of the depletion of marine biodiversity and climate change issues.
SLAJ President, Ahmed Sahid Nasralla, says the media has a moral obligation to support worthy courses, and the environment is vital.
“The media plays a crucial role in raising awareness about climate change issues, mobilising action, tracking policy implementation, and leading advocacy efforts towards the responsible treatment of the environment. So we need to Act Now!” says Nasralla.
Signed:
Alhaji Manika Kamara
National Secretary General
