Story by Courage Bushe
LIVES in Shurugwi District continue to be positively impacted by various projects being implemented by the Second Republic under the devolution programme.
Shurugwi residents say the devolution programmes being rolled out have improved their livelihoods for the better, as evidenced by the accessible roads, the new affordable housing schemes that have brought shelter to many, and the expansion of water projects that provide safe and clean water to residents.
“We want to thank the Second Republic for intensifying the devolution initiative. The government and council entered into a partnership that has changed the face of the health sector. We also want to commend the government for disbursing devolution funds to our local authority, which has, in turn, enabled the council to embark on several game-changing projects that are helping vulnerable residents,” a resident said.
The local authority says it will continue to come up with projects that solve community problems.
“We want to pay tribute to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the Second Republic for unlocking additional funding for local authorities through devolution funding, which is helping us to finance some high-capital projects that had stalled because of underfunding. As the local authority, we will continue to roll out life-changing programmes for the benefit of our residents,” Shurugwi Town Secretary, Mr Archbord Ncube noted.
The local leadership is appreciative of the role the government is playing in transforming livelihoods in line with the national vision of attaining an upper-middle-income society by 2030.
“We are grateful to President Mnangagwa and the government for their vision and support in making devolution a reality. This is a testimony to how devolution funds are transforming our province and the nation at large. We will continue to work hard to ensure that no place is left behind in terms of development and service delivery,” Shurugwi North Constituency legislator, Honourable Joseph Mpasi added.
The government aims to empower local communities and enhance their well-being through strategic investments and efficient resource utilisation.
