By Yamikani Yapuwa

Thyolo, September 6, Mana: The Public Works Committee at Thyolo District Council has expressed satisfaction with ongoing and completed development projects in the district, which are being implemented with World Bank-funded Governance to Enable Service Delivery (GESD).

During a two-day supervision visit this week, the committee assessed various projects, including the newly constructed Ntambanyama Market and the Namatuni Health Post, where work is underway.

Apart from the marketplace and health post, the committee also visited Limbe bridge project, Thyolo Boma Primary School, and Chilengo Health Post.

Chairperson of the Public Works Committee, Hudson Ovira, and Senior Chief Mphuka said they were impressed with the distribution of the GESD projects in the district and anticipated that the health facilities, the market and the bridge would have a positive impact on the communities' livelihood.

The committee was particularly pleased that the interventions were in key sectors citing education, health, transport and trade.

“These are projects that will significantly improve the lives of the people in Thyolo.  We are impressed with the pace at which the projects are progressing,” added Ovira.

Senior Chief Mphuka also said he was pleased with how the council utilized funds meant for GESD, describing the usage as prudent and observing that the resources were being utilized for their intended purposes.

“The council has shown commitment and accountability in the management of GESD funds, which is evident in the quality and timely delivery of the projects,” Mphuka added.

Thyolo District Commissioner, Hudson Kuphanga, expressed optimism that the ongoing projects will be completed ahead of schedule, saying the health and educational infrastructures plus the bridge is meant to serve the people of Thyolo better.

“We are working hard to ensure that these projects are not only completed on time but also meet the needs of our communities. Our focus is on delivering quality services that will have a lasting impact,” said Kuphanga.