By James Innocent
Yei River County Commissioner, Emmanuel Taban Seme has pledged to rehabilitate broken bridges across the town.
This commitment follows a series of inspections revealing significant damage to several bridges caused by heavy rainfall.
During his visit, Commissioner Emmanuel expressed gratitude to the community members for joining him in assessing the condition of the bridges.
“I appreciate the efforts of the residents of Yei River County in coming together to find solutions for the damaged infrastructure,” he stated.
He said that it is necessary to develop effective rehabilitation strategies, even in the face of limited resources.
The Commissioner assured citizens of his dedication to collaborating with the community to restore the bridges, facilitating easier movement throughout the county.
Richard Lugala Godo, Director of Housing and Physical Infrastructure in Yei River County, commended Emmanuel for his proactive approach.
“It is a remarkable effort for leaders to engage with the grassroots and understand the challenges posed by the damaged bridges,” he remarked.
Lugala urged the Commissioner to seek additional support from partners and well-wishers to fund the rehabilitation of three critical bridges: Wuluturu, New Site, and Kanjoro.
He stressed the importance of completing these repairs before the rainfall intensifies in December, as these bridges are vital for transporting food items to the main market.
John Bakata Sindani, Sub-Chief of Luparate Sub Boma, also appreciated the Commissioner’s initiative, highlighting that the broken bridges have left citizens in a difficult situation for an extended period.
“Crossing has become a significant challenge for our community due to the damaged infrastructure,” he noted.
Araba Na Fox Furniture, Payam Director of Yei River County, added that the broken bridges are essential routes connecting citizens to markets, particularly for Mukaya residents who rely on these pathways to transport food items.