By KT Reporter
Government has commenced the construction of roads in Adwir Sub County, Alebtong district under the national oil seeds project.
The 12.8km road covers two sections; from Okuru to Alolololo trading center, covering 6.5kms then 6.3kms from Alolololo to Okomo trading center and is being funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) through the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Ministry of Local Government.
The 12.8kms is part of the 21.2km road which stretches from Okuru trading center via Omiji to Angicekide, Angem up to Odeye. Work will include installation of a total of 34 culvert lines in swampy area, and fully gravel the section which is being worked on.
The eight- months contract has been awarded to JB United Civil Engineering and Building Contractor. David Puce, the Acting district engineer explained that although the machines are already on road, the actually work will start next month.
He added that the remaining section of the road will be worked on at a later time.
David Kennedy Odongo, the Alebtong District Chairperson believes that the road, upon completion will solve the connectivity challenge which had hindered development in Adwir Sub County.
“This road once finished will help connect us to Otuke District, Okum Seed School is on the other side and so is Otuke market. So I think from our side as the district leaders, our focus should be here.”
Denis Hamson Obua, the Ajuri County Member of Parliament urged the locals to prioritize livelihood enterprises for economic transformation saying the infrastructural development without personal initiatives will lead to poverty.
“Government wants to empower you through all the programs talk of the PDM, UWEP, Special grants for Person with disability and other but once you receive the money, what are you using it for?” he wondered.
Geoffrey Okiswa, the Resident District Commissioner believes that the road will facilitate transportation of produce to better market and this will lead to socio-economic transformation.
The National Seed Oil project rolled out in 2021 running up to 2027 is being implemented in 81 districts to support smallholder farmers in oil seed production and market linkages-URN. Give us feedback on this story through our email: kamwokyatimes@gmail.com
