By Robert Nayeja

Nsanje, October 22, Mana: Shire Valley Transformation Programme (SVTP) on Tuesday donated a Toyota Land Cruiser vehicle worthy over MK192 million to the Department of Lands at Nsanje District Council.

Speaking during the handover ceremony, one of the officials from SVTP, Laura Njoka said the car was donated to facilitate SVTP activities that are taking place in the district.

“We are currently working on land registration and this car will help to make this exercise a success,” she added.

Njoka, therefore, urged authorities at the district council to take good care of the vehicle so that it should serve the council longer.

“Make sure that the vehicle should be serviced on time so that it should not break down,” Njoka advised.

Deputy Director in the Ministry of Lands, Jambo Chidziwitsano said the vehicle has come at the right time as the department is implementing a lot of activities in Nsanje district.

“Currently, we are conducting land registration and also presenting land plans to the community in the district. This car will help to facilitate implementation of such kind of activities,” he added.

Chidziwitsano, however, pointed out that the vehicle will help in the implementation of land activities at district level as the Ministry of Lands has devolved some of its functions to local authorities.

Speaking after receiving the vehicle on behalf of Nsanje District Council, Vice Chairperson for Nsanje District Council, Felix Round applauded SVTP for the timely support.

Round said the vehicle has come at a time when the council is experiencing mobility challenges.

“We have few vehicles which made it difficult for implementation of other programmes. The council will make sure that the vehicle should be used for the intended purposes,” he added.

Round also pledged that the council will take good care of the vehicle so that it should save the people of Nsanje for a long time.