By Amin Kef Sesay
The Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) joined the European Union in Sierra Leone (and partners) in the annual EU Beach Clean-up event on Saturday 16th October 2021 at 8:00am -11:00am at the Aberdeen- Lumley Beach, Freetown.
It was part of SLAJ’s contribution towards a collective effort to protect the environment and raise awareness on the protection of the ocean from plastic litter as one the main drivers of the depletion of marine biodiversity and climate change issues.
SLAJ President, Ahmed Sahid Nasralla, stated that the media has a moral obligation to support worthy courses, and the environment is key.
“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,” says Nasralla.
SLAJ is also investing in the planting of trees through the FCC’s tree planting project #FreeTownTheTreeTown campaign.
Members of the Fourth Estate volunteered by joining the National Executive at the Lumley beach on Saturday putting on their SLAJ Golden Jubilee T-shirts, caps and SLAJ visibility jackets while actively taking part in the cleaning exercise. Prior to the commencement of the exercise participants put on their face masks.
