Nomane prioritises road network to drive Chuave development

Chuave MP James Nomane says road accessibility remains the key driver of economic growth and service delivery in the district, despite funding shortfalls.

During his electoral visit to Chuave yesterday, Nomane revealed that the district received only K2 million out of an expected K15 million in District Services Improvement Program [DSIP] funds.

He said the Chuave District Development Authority [DDA] is prioritising the opening of new roads and upgrading feeder roads to improve transport services, particularly for coffee farmers, fresh produce suppliers and local SMEs.

“Connecting feeder roads in Chuave is costly considering its geography, but we are committed to deliver,” Nomane said.

He stressed that for any real social and economic progress to take place, the 85 percent rural population must be connected by road to growth centres and government services. “Only then will health, education and agriculture reach their full potential,” he added.

Chuave District CEO Francis Aiwa said several major road links in Siane, Chuave and Elimbari LLGs are undergoing upgrades. These include the Monega, Gogo–Karaweri, Gogo–Giriyu, Gorogu–Suwagu and Aee Gun roads.

“Basic services like health and education are only accessible through better road links. Road access is a necessity for our people and the foundation for other services and development,” Aiwa said.