Some residents in Juba have celebrated world Water Day on Thursday under the theme ”nature for water”
The event was organized by the Ministry of Water resources and Irrigation at Nyokuron Cultural center.
Speaking during the celebration, Minister of water resources and irrigation, Sophia Pal Gai called for conservation and protection of water sources in the country.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Environment and Forestry Josephine Napwon has assured her ministry’s commitment to protect the Nile and keep the environment clean.
She says they will work with the relevant ministries to make sure the public gets access to clean water.
World Water Day is celebrated every year on March 22 worldwide since 1993.
UN dedicated this day to raise awareness about global water-related issues and to spread conversation and activism on how the global community can meet water-related needs.