By Abubakarr Harding
In a Press Release dated Wednesday 28th September 2022 issued by the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) it was made known that the Association is again supporting the European Union Beach Clean-up event scheduled for Saturday 1st October 2022 at 9:00am –12:00noon at the Lumley – Aberdeen Beach in Freetown.
In light of the above, SLAJ is kindly requesting that members of SLAJ who wish to volunteer to participate in the event to 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.
It was further stated that it is part of SLAJ’s contribution toward collective efforts to protect the 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, mobilizing action, tracking policy implementation, and leading advocacy efforts towards the responsible treatment of the environment. So we need to Act Now!” says Nasralla.
