By Staff Reporter
Vice President Dr Saulos Chilima has hailed the cordial relationship existing within councils saying it’s a recipe for development.
Dr Chilima made the remarks after attending a full council meeting at Nkhotakota District Council that was aimed at tracking progress on the Public Sector Reforms.
While in Nkhotakota, the Vice President appreciated the progress made by the council on government reforms.
He also visited Nkhotakota Wild Reserve where he appreciated some transformational initiatives being made at the facility as a move to promote tourism in the district.
Dr Chilima also inspected infrastructure development being undertaken to improve revenue collection at the facility.
The project includes the construction of an administration block and an education centre.
Speaking at the end of the tour, Dr Chilima said he is impressed with the strides made so far by the council.
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“The vibrant financial management system this council is using is as a result of teamwork by all stakeholders. I urge all councils to be self-reliant by encouraging local generation of revenue,” said Chilima.
And on Kaphatenga-Nkhotakota Road construction, Dr Chilima has assured the masses who gathered at the Boma that all is set for the contractor to commence the project in April.
He said the Kaphatenga-Nkhotakota-NkhataBay road network is crucial for the social-economic development of the country.
“I want to assure the people of Nkhotakota that the contractor for the Kaphatenga- Nkhotakota Road has already been identified and the works will start next month,” said Dr Chilima.
The Vice President is visiting various local councils across the country to appreciate progress on projects in line with the Public Sector Reforms.
