On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Saboba District, Hon. George Wumbei Bilimor convened a crucial meeting with Assembly Members, traditional leaders, and elders from communities where sand winning activities are prevalent. The primary objective of the meeting was to explore strategies that would enable the District Assembly to effectively harness revenue from these operations, thereby contributing to the district’s overall development agenda.
This meeting underscores the District Assembly’s commitment to optimizing revenue collection and promoting sustainable development in the district. By engaging with key stakeholders, the DCE aims to ensure that sand winning activities are managed in a way that benefits the local communities and supports the district’s growth and development initiatives.
The key objectives of this initiative are to introduce a structured, transparent, and sustainable framework for regulating sand winning activities, safeguard the environment, and promote socio-economic progress. The initiative also aims to foster inclusive decision-making processes that reflect the collective aspirations of local communities, ensuring their needs and concerns are taken into account in the regulation of sand winning activities.
The engagement provided a valuable platform for stakeholders to share insights and ideas on optimizing revenue collection from sand winning activities. The District Assembly remains committed to working collaboratively with all stakeholders to achieve its objectives, ensuring that sand winning activities contribute meaningfully to the district’s development while promoting sustainable practices.
Credit: Northern Regional Coordinating Council