VP expresses dissatisfaction with construction pace of 35km road in Mbinga worth 60.5bn/-

MBINGA: VICE President Deogratius Ndejembi, has expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of construction of the 35-kilometre Amani Makoro–Ruanda Road in Mbinga District, Ruvuma Region, after the 60.5bn/- project fell behind schedule by two years and 10 months.

During an inspection of the road construction works in Amani Makoro, the Deputy President found that only 10.5 km of the planned 35km  had been completed, despite the original contract providing for an implementation period of 18 months.

Following the inspection, he directed the Ministry of Works to prepare an action plan and a comprehensive strategy to ensure the project is completed, while calling for the underlying causes of the delays to be identified and addressed.

He said that if the delays were caused by the contractor, appropriate action should be taken in accordance with public procurement laws and regulations. However, if the challenges were related to funding, the Government should find solutions to ensure the required funds are made available to complete the project.

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Addressing residents of Amani Makoro during the visit, the Deputy President said the Sixth Phase Government would continue to closely monitor the implementation of the project to ensure it is completed and delivers the intended benefits to the people.

He noted that completion of the road would serve as an important driver of socio-economic development for residents of Mbinga District and Ruvuma Region at large, particularly by facilitating production activities, trade and transportation.

He further stressed that the Government was committed to addressing challenges facing citizens by ensuring development projects are implemented efficiently and public funds are used for their intended purposes.