Kwiyucwiny Applauds Byamukama for Road Construction Commitments in Zombo.
Ora County Member of Parliament Hon. Grace Freedom Kwiyucwiny has commended the Minister of State for Works and Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama, for responding to concerns over the state of roads in Zombo District and his commitment to provide funds to construct 5km road each in Warr and Paidha Town Councils. The Minister expressed his commitment while meeting with residents of Paidha and Warr Town Councils as he inspected Nebbi, Goli, Paidha, Zombo, Zeu, Warr and Vurra roads in West Nile Region.
The Minister also directed the Ministry of Works Engineers to complete the road design on the main Goli, Paidha, Zombo, Zeu, Warr and Vurra in two weeks so that other processes including valuation of affected persons, compensation of properties and the contract negotiations is concluded by February 2027.
Kwiyucwiny welcomed the development, describing improved road infrastructure as a critical factor to economic activity, movement of people and goods, access to social services, and the growth of urban centres in Zombo District. She committed to advocate for the 10km Zombo , Atyak and Warr road to be included in the construction as was pledged by HE the President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in 2022. This road is viable and hosts Ora Technical College, Atyak Seed secondary school, the Royal Palace of Alur Kingdom and the vast production area of Atyak and Upper Madi Okollo area.
Kwiyucwiny promised to work with other MPs from Zombo District to advocate for the same services to Zombo and Padea Town Councils as well as the inclusion of Okeyo to Padea road under central government implementation. Zombo is strategically placed and able to attract a host of trade from Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan .
Kwiyucwiny appreciated the Minister for being practical and flexible and taking up the inspection of the area which was not part of his initial program, thereby enabling him to physically feel & experience the condition of the roads and engage with communities and local leaders .
By Kumakech Sam
News Reporter
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