Solar Lamp Project funded by UNIFIL Spanish peacekeepers

In a press release by UNIFIL, it said: " UNIFIL's Sector East Commander Brigadier General Venancio Aguado de Diego, inaugurated project "Solar Lamps" in Ghanduriyah today in the presence of distinguished guests from the area - village mayor, municipality officials, Lebanese Armed Forces representatives, police personnel and other local authorities - and UNIFIL peacekeepers.


A signature document on the project was exchanged between the Commander and the mayor, who appreciated the mutual understanding and collaboration between UNIFIL personnel and locals.


Under the "Solar Lamps" project, executed with US$ 29,600 provided by Spain, 45 LED street lamps were installed in the street, powered by the solar station. The project directly benefit the inhabitants of the village by addressing the problem of inadequate streetlights.


The Mayor expressed his gratitude for the project. In his speech, Commander said "the UN Security Council Resolution 1701 mandates that we support communities with both social and economic activities; that's why UNIFIL cooperated with the Lebanese authorities to develop these solar lamps to improve the infrastructure in south Lebanon. These solar lamps will improve the safety of both vehicles and pedestrians, and children will be able to walk safely at night."

 

Source: NNA