The Special Forces Command (SFC) of UPDF have planted at least 4000 trees as the area launched the second phase of the corporation’s 10 Million tree planting campaign, dubbed “The NWSC Green Tree-volution”.
Out of the 12,000 trees allocated to the Entebbe Area, at least 4000 trees were planted today 6th Novemebr 2020 in Kigungu Village with SFC soldiers from Luttamaguzi Barracks.
Notably present for the activity were; Capt. Ronald Mayenda who represented the commanding officer 4th infantry Battalion of SFC, Lt. Julius Wasike in-charge of administration SFC, RSM John Okiror, among other SFC officials and, ofcourse the NWSC Entebbe team.
“Entebbe is a city. We need to have clean air, conserve the environment, control soil erosion, maintain beautiful serenity and above all promote catchment protection. Plant a Tree, trees are one of the planets natural cleaners”, remarked the General Manager- Entebbe Area, Ms. Joyce Bakiire.
Lt. Julius Wasike in his remarks applauded NWSC for the “greening” initiative aimed at bettering the livelihood of its customers. “NWSC is one of the best government agencies doing so well in service delivery. Thank you for loving your country by conserving the environment. We shall need more trees because the more trees we plant the better our environment will be. We shall take care of these trees until we see them grow. However as soldiers we share. We shall share with our neighbors. We cannot slaughter a cow and eat alone”, he stated.
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation is running one of the country’s biggest tree planting campaigns, with at least 10Million trees in mind, by 2023 under the theme, “A Tree Planted, a future Granted”. This plan is anchored on its Corporate Plan 2021 – 2026 and the corporation is working with a number of stakeholders because together, we can do so much more.
NWSC remains committed to Water for All, for a delighted customer, by a delighted workforce.
