Keeping the environment clean is a hard and expensive task - Isikeli Tikoduadua

One of the challenges faced by all municipal councils in Fiji is finding ways or activities that will ensure that the environment is kept safe and clean.

While officiating at the Suva City Environment Volunteer Leader's Forum at Civic Centre, Suva City Council Special Administrator and Chairman, Isikeli Tikoduadua says one of the activities that will help the environment is a cleanup campaign which is a hard and expensive task and this cannot be done without volunteers.

Tikoduadua says it is a good thing when the media highlights the challenges faced by the municipal councils.

He says disposing of rubbish is one of the issues that contribute to the pollution of the environment and it is the parents' role to educate their children on this.

Tikoduadua adds that urbanisation also contributes to the pollution of the environment.

People have also been seen throwing rubbish from buses and cars without any thought or guilt.

Tikoduadua highlighted that whenever some children tell parents not to throw rubbish, they are being told off and this has been a challenge for them.

He also stressed that the issue of protecting the environment should also be taught in church.

30 volunteer organisations received certificates of appreciation awards for their contribution to keep Suva clean.

The organisations include JICA, Muanikau Community Post Committee, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Suva, United Samabula North Youth Club, Consumer Council of Fiji, Ministry of iTaukei Affairs, USP Bua Students Association, Muslim League Zone 6, Muslim League Zone 7, Rifle Range Community Group, Vinod Patel Company Limited Fiji, South Pacific Community Project and the Lovoni Titans Rugby League club.