Government has reaffirmed its commitment to developing a strong and efficient road infrastructure network as a key driver of national development.
Livingstone Mayor Constance Muleabai noted that a good road infrastructure is key to achieving national development.
Ms Muleabai was speaking when she officially opened a Seven days capacity-building workshop for Engineers drawn from Southern and Western Provinces being held at Chrismar hotel in Livingstone.
The Mayor said Government recognised that a well-developed road network was critical to economic growth, as it supports tourism, enhances trade, and promotes industrial development.
Ms Muleyabai noted that investing in road infrastructure not only improves connectivity but also creates opportunities for communities and businesses to thrive.
She added that the ongoing training of engineers was aligned with government’s agenda of ensuring that infrastructure projects were delivered efficiently and on schedule.
Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer of the National Road Fund Agency, Mr Daniel Mtonga urged engineers attending the workshop to take the training seriously.
Mr Mtonga emphasized that the knowledge and skills to be acquired during the seven-day programme will play a crucial role in improving the maintenance and durability of road infrastructure across the country.
He said enhancing technical capacity among engineers was essential in addressing infrastructure challenges and ensuring that Zambia continued to build a resilient and sustainable road network.
