Fez, Morocco: Fes News has received, via an instant messaging app, a complaint regarding the public lighting service in the Sidi Ibrahim industrial neighbourhood of Fes.
Frequent blackouts:
The complaint refers to the frequent extinguishing of public lighting, especially in alley 809, Ibn Baja.
Risks to the safety of pedestrians and residents:
The frequent interruption of public lighting poses serious risks to the safety of pedestrians and residents, making it difficult for them to navigate easily and exposing them to the risk of falling or being involved in traffic accidents.
A favourable environment for crime:
This situation also provides a favourable environment for those with bad intentions to carry out criminal acts, such as theft or assault, due to the poor visibility due to the lack of lighting.
A number of residents have had to buy solar-powered lamps and install them to illuminate the doors of their homes. ….
This alternative solution is an indication of the magnitude of the issue suffered by the residents of the neighbourhood, as the lack of public lighting has greatly affected their daily lives.
Appeal to the authorities:
Residents of the Sidi Ibrahim industrial neighbourhood are appealing to the authorities in Fez to fix the public lighting as soon as possible to ensure their safety and security.
A fundamental right to safety:
Safety is a fundamental right of citizens, and the authorities must do their utmost to ensure it.
Shared responsibility:
Citizens must co-operate with the concerned authorities by reporting any public lighting malfunctions immediately.
Towards a safe city:
With concerted efforts by all, we can ensure a safe city of Fes for all its inhabitants.
We hope that through concerted efforts by all, we will reach a sustainable solution to this issue and ensure a safe city of Fez with a suitable environment for a decent life.
From the website: Fez News