Cilegon Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Reflection and Spirit of Building the Future
Cilegon, April 27, 2024 – The city of Cilegon was filled with jubilation as it commemorated its 25th Anniversary on April 27, 2024. The celebration was not only marked by festivities but also became a moment of reflection and enthusiasm for building a brighter future.
The Special Plenary Meeting of the Cilegon City DPRD was one of the main events in this celebration. Led by the Speaker of the Cilegon City DPRD, Isro Mi’raj, the event was attended by various important officials, including the Acting Governor of Banten, the Mayor of Cilegon, the Deputy Mayor of Cilegon, members of the DPRD, and community leaders.
In his speech, Isro Mi’raj invited all elements of society to reflect on the long journey of Cilegon City, from the colonial era to the current era of development. He emphasized the importance of appreciating the contributions of the heroes and predecessors who had fought hard to build Cilegon City.
Isro Mi’raj also shared some tangible examples of Cilegon City’s progress in recent years, such as:
- Improved living standards: Evidenced by a decrease in poverty rates and an increase in the human development index.
- Infrastructure development: Construction of roads, bridges, and other public facilities that are increasingly adequate.
- Improved quality of education: Construction of new schools and improvement of education quality.
- Progress in the health sector: Construction of new hospitals and increased access to health services for the community.
However, Isro Mi’raj reminded that Cilegon City’s progress is not without the cooperation and synergy of all parties, including the government, community, and private sector. He invited all elements of society to continue to unite and work together to realize the vision and mission of Cilegon City.
Isro Mi’raj is optimistic that Cilegon City will continue to progress and develop in the future. He provided several concrete examples that the community can do to support the development of Cilegon City, such as:
- Increasing community participation in development activities: Participating in musrenbangdes, gotong royong, and other activities.
- Paying taxes on time: Taxes are one of the main sources of revenue for the local government which is used to finance development.
- Maintaining cleanliness and environmental sustainability: Do not litter, maintain the cleanliness of rivers, and plant trees.
- Maintaining security and order: Reporting to the authorities if they see criminal acts or violations.
With the cooperation and active participation of all elements of society, Cilegon City will surely achieve even greater progress in the future.
The 25th Anniversary of Cilegon City is an opportune moment to reflect on the city’s long journey and to build a new spirit in realizing a brighter future. Let us all unite and work together to build Cilegon City that is just, prosperous, and prosperous for all its people. (***)
