Green Hygiene Services Assumes Sanitation Operations In Kakata

By Moses M. Tokpah
/Margibi
Kakata City Corporation(KCC) has formally transferred its sanitation operations to a private firm identified as Green Hygiene Services, marking a pivotal step in implementing President Joseph Boakai’s ARREST Agenda to revitalize urban management and youth employment.
The handover ceremony, led by Mayor Rev. Gbarngawoe Eddie Seyboe, on Monday, signals a shift toward public-private partnerships to address chronic waste and congestion challenges.
Mayor Seyboe performing the ceremony, emphasized that the move fulfills President Boakai’s mandate for officials to “think outside the box” by encouraging private sector investment that will provide jobs for the young people of Liberia emphasizing that the government cannot employ everyone.
Reflecting on his eight-month tenure as mayor, Seyboe recounted inheriting severe congestion and hygiene threats upon taking office thereby prompting collaborative efforts with police, community leaders, and media to develop a strategic plan that has begun to revitalize the city.
Despite progress, he explained that persistent challenges necessitated Green Hygiene Services’ involvement to professionalize sanitation operations in the city of Kakata.
According to him, the partnership with Green Hygiene Services was essential for continuing to deliver on the ARREST Agenda of the Boakai-led administration which has sanitation as one of its pillars.
Seyboe on behalf of the KCC transferred 15 municipal sanitation workers to Green Hygiene Services.
He urged business owners, including hotels and marketers, to contribute financially to the waste collection efforts, highlighting the shared responsibility in maintaining a clean environment.
In his acceptance speech, T. Eric Hinneh, Chief Executive Officer of Green Hygiene Services, expressed his commitment to enhancing the cleanliness of Kakata.
He acknowledged the importance of collaboration with the city’s sanitation team while indicating that their operational approach would differ from that of the city government.
Also speaking, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Patrick B. Kormazu, pledged security backing to ensure compliance.
He reiterated the police’s commitment to providing professional support to ensure the success and sustainability of the sanitation initiative.
For his part, Joe Benson Josiah, Protocol Officer of Margibi County, speaking on behalf of the Margibi Administration, voiced gratitude for the joint efforts of the Kakata City Mayor and the Margibi Police, recognizing their contributions to improving the city’s sanitary conditions.
He expressed confidence that with the backing of Green Hygiene Services and with the support of the KCC, Kakata would soon be a model of cleanliness, a dirt-free city in Liberia.
The transition follows last week’s rollout of a ticketing system to regulate traffic and parking on Main Street, part of broader efforts to align with global urban management standards.