Comoros launches public awareness campaign on water and sanitation law
Officials urge local participation to enforce 2021 water code and promote sustainable resource management
MORONI, Comoros (MNTV) — The Comorian government has launched a public awareness initiative to promote the country’s Water and Sanitation Code, a legal framework adopted in December 2021 but still largely unknown among local populations.
The Ministry of Energy, Water, and Hydrocarbons hosted an information session on April 22 in Mutsamudu, bringing together municipal officials, civil society representatives, and ministry delegates to discuss the practical implications of the law, which aims to promote sustainable and equitable water management across the island nation.
The code comprises nine chapters, but the session focused on Articles 27 and 47, which relate to the responsibilities of water users and local authorities in managing and safeguarding water resources.
Antufati Soidri, chief of staff to the Minister of Energy, emphasized the importance of making the code accessible to communities throughout Comoros.
“We must work to popularize this legislation across all municipalities,” she said, announcing that the government would launch an awareness campaign supported by UNICEF to educate citizens about their rights and obligations under the code.
She also highlighted the central role of municipal leaders in the initiative.
“Mayors represent the state at the local level, and their involvement is essential in ensuring that the water code is implemented and respected,” Soidri noted.
The campaign is also aligned with the global observance of World Water Day, marked annually on March 22, reinforcing the urgency of community engagement in sustainable water governance.
Abdillah Sidi, regional director at the ministry, stressed the need for collective mobilization involving government institutions, civil society, and local populations. “This code must be embraced by the public—it is everyone’s responsibility to safeguard our water,” he said.
Issouf Abdou, President of the Association of Mayors, welcomed the initiative as a timely opportunity to improve service delivery and governance.
“This effort will help strengthen the knowledge base of local officials and allow us to better serve our communities,” he said, urging broader support for national efforts to improve public health and living standards.
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