By No. 1 Citizen
Governor of Central Equatoria State, General Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani officially launched the rehabilitation of the Jale-Kaya road and several key internal roads within Kajo-Keji County on Friday.
The launching is part of the State government’s effort to improve road connectivity within the State, security and promote socio-economic growth.
The latest development will see the improvement of the status of the Jale-Kaya road and some internal roads in the county.
Governor Jadalla who arrived in Kajo-Keji Friday morning to officiate the event urged for “unity among the people of Kajo-Keji” to cushion for sustainable development.
He also noted that the development of road infrastructure is not only for road connectivity but also to encourage refugees to return to home in order to participate in rebuilding the county.
The Governor reiterated the State government’s “support in ensuring road rehabilitation” across parts of the State.
Mawa A. Moses, the State Minister of Roads and Bridges said that his Ministry is also engaging the National Ministry of Roads and Bridges in constructing the Juba-Kajo-Keji road.
“My people of Kajo-Keji, we all have the dreams that all these roads should be worked on. But we are limited with the situation and that is the financial situation,” said Moses.
On his part, David Lisi Christopher, the Commissioner of Kajo-Keji County appreciated the Governor for gracing the event and also called for support from the State government in sustaining efforts for improving security in the county.
“These roads we are making will help us a lot. Mostly, internally in carrying out our activities within Kajo-Keji. So, let us make the necessary efforts to improve the roads and where we end, we shall stop,” said Hon. Lisi.
The Governor was accompanied by the State Minister of Animal Resources, Fisheries and Tourism, the Minister of Roads and Bridges and the Secretary General of the Central Equatoria State government.
Launching the road rehabilitation in Kajo-Keji is a fulfilment of the Governor’s pledge he made during his tour to the Greater Yei where he promised to the people that his State administration would ensure the improvement of some of the roads across the State.