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Three Neighborhoods Receive Cleanliness Award in Wum

By Mildred Ndum Wung Kum 

Wum Municipal Council awarded three neighbourhoods for good hygiene and sanitation. 

The award was handed on December 15, 2022 during a budgetary session chaired by Dighambong Anthony Mvo, Mayor of Wum Council.

Three neighbourhoods which were evaluated for cleanliness received prizes: the first prize to Kesu 100,000frs, second to Waindo 50,000frs and third to Zonghofu, 25, 000frs.


Graphic by Fang Fuuh Edwin

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