Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri has commended Dowa District Council for a good start in implementing projects under the Reformed K5 billion Constituency Development Fund (RCDF).
The minister made the remarks on Sunday in an interview after inspecting the construction of classroom blocks at Madisi Primary and Chipeni Junior Primary Schools under the RCDF.
Said Phiri: “I am impressed with what I have seen so far. The projects are taking good shape and a lot of requirements at project sites are being followed. The contractors seem to be adhering to the outlined plans.
| Sylvester Kumwenda
“But we want a few things improved such as information sharing on what is happening, the resources being pumped in and where these are being channelled. This will improve transparency and make citizens aware of what is happening.”
Dowa Central legislator Anne Chibwana (independent) said CDF provides an opportunity to transform the area through the construction of education facilities, bridges, roads and other infrastructure.
In his remarks, Dowa Mphudzu parliamentarian Arthur Sungitsa (Malawi Congress Party) commended the minister for inspecting the projects, saying the visit served as a motivation for those involved in project implementation.
The legislator said the project at Madisi Primary School will bring relief to many learners at the school.
“The school was built in the 1950s and faced many challenges including roofs being blown off, deterioration of structures and lack of new structures over the years,” said Sungitsa.
