Lira City West Division MP, Hon. Shedrick Vincent Obong Eyit, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, flagged off construction work on a 3.7 km road passing via Saving Grace Nursery and Primary School in Amuca Ward, through Amin-nyaa Cell to Lela Village.
MP Obong Eyit commended the Hon. Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Katumba Wamala, for supporting his request for Lira City West Constituency. He also personally congratulated Gen. Katumba Wamala for responding to his request regarding the murram roads in Amuca Ward and Omito Ward. Several residents of Amuca and Omito expressed their happiness and readiness to support MP Obong Eyit for his superb contribution towards improving their access to a good murram road.
“A 50-year-old woman from Amuca Ward said, ‘Now we are getting access to a good murram road to ease our movements/transport, and that is what an MP should do for his people.'”
However, MP Shedrick warned the assigned contractor against engaging in any shoddy work, emphasizing the use of local materials and labor from the indigenous people of the area. He urged the contractor to employ youth from Amuca and Omito Wards for various manual labor roles such as helpers and porters, ensuring timely and fair payment.
Bosco Okello, LC1 Chairman of Lela Village, Lera Parish, Ayer Sub-county in Kole District, welcomed the development. He stated that he had coordinated with the LC1 Chairman of Amin-nyaa Village to support the contractor for the benefit of the local population.
Gerald Obalim, a representative from the Ministry of Works and Transport, informed local residents that site clearing and other preparatory works would commence next week, including paving the way for water channels.
Christopher Ogwang of Megas Construction Ltd mentioned that the construction of the first-class murram road, spanning 6 months, will also include an additional 2 kilometers in Omito Ward.
Jimmy Moses Okullu, a voter from Amin-nyaa Cell, Amuca Ward, Lira City West Division, assured MP Eyit of their support, citing his lobbying efforts for various projects including road openings.
Hellen from Amuca praised MP Obong Eyit, describing him as a caring MP who respects the views of the electorate and is committed to further lobbying for tarmac roads and other projects for the people of Amuca.
MP Vincent Obong promised to continue lobbying for tarmac roads and other essential projects for the people of Amuca during the site handover to the contractor.
