Government has commissioned three Constituency Development Funds (CDF) projects in Lukulu East Constituency of Western Province worth over K2 million.
The projects include the construction of two 1×3 classroom blocks and one health post, that will improve access to quality education and health services in rural communities.
Speaking during the commissioning, Lukulu East Member of Parliament said the projects are part of the government’s continued commitment to promote rural development and deliver equitable services across the country.
“These projects demonstrate President Hakainde Hichilema’s dedication to uplifting the lives of people in rural areas through the CDF. Here in Lukulu East, we have been systematically constructing classroom blocks to improve the quality of education.
These interventions are critical in expanding access to education and addressing the shortage of learning spaces that came about following the introduction of the free education policy,” he said.
He explained that Lukulu East is a vast constituency with 17 wards, where many schools were previously located far from settlements, making access to education difficult for learners.
He further disclosed that the constituency has so far built 36 classroom blocks within four years, an achievement he described as unprecedented in the area’s history.
The MP added that apart from schools, the constituency has also benefited from the construction of health facilities, which have helped improve access to healthcare in remote communities.
Meanwhile, Lukulu District Commissioner commended the government for ensuring the effective utilisation of CDF resources and for supporting projects that are directly improving the lives of citizens.
“We are grateful to the government for ensuring that all projects are well covered. The large turnout of people here today is evidence of the community’s appreciation for the development taking place,” he said.
And Munalula Munalula from the community expressed gratitude to the Government for bringing a health post closer to their community,
“We used to walk four hours from Silonga to Mbanga to access health services. We are very grateful to the government for constructing a health post here,” he said.
