President Edger Lungu has vowed that his Government has continued with the quest to unlock potential of the country in the social and economic landscape through infrastructure development.
He said this during the commissioning of the Munali Fly Over Bridge in Lusaka today under the Lusaka City Decongestion Project (LCDP). Analysts however say the current government has delivered on most key development areas but has been let down by their economic management team that have not been able to effectively manage the exchange rate and defend the value of the local unit – the Kwacha.
President Lungu said the LCDP will not only provide smooth mobility of the citizen of Lusaka, but has also created 1000 direct jobs for the local people in the city including several business
“The significant agenda of my government is aimed to develop the country without leaving anyone behind, our massive economic development program is part of our effort to transform the face of the country through economic urbanization,” the President said.
“I am grateful to the people and the government of India for their commitment and support rendered to the Zambian people,” President Lungu said. The President said his Government has transformed the face of Lusaka, He assured the nation that no town in the country, urban or rural will be left behind.
The president said, the good road network in the country will not only provide for smooth travelling but open up business opportunities in the country. President Lungu said this projected was necessitated in Lusaka, due to the increase in the number of vehicles in the city, but will also contribute to economic growth and development.
He said this project has provided opportunities for small and medium local companies to acquire skills [through the 20% mandatory local subcontracting policy] that they will use to grow their companies and this is one way the Government is trying to create job creations for the locals.
Further the President thanked the people of Lusaka, business communities for exhibiting patience, compliance and cooperation during the ongoing construction process.
Speaking at the same event, Local Government Minister Charles Banda said president Lungu will leave behind a legacy that will not only be admired but will not be forgotten for many more years to come.
Banda said in August 2020, the President commissioned the Munali Fly Over bridge, shortly after that, in October, 2020 He commissioned the Arcades fly over bridge and now the people of Zambia are witnessing the commissioning of the Munali fly over Bridge.
He said this is the third bridge out of the four to be commissioned under the LCDP, and is glad to say the bridges President Lungu commissioned have reduced traffic and improved on the safety of travelling for road users.
He said the LCDP is on 95% completion with 93 kilometers of road network paved up to the final layer, the projected is expected to be completed ahead of schedule and the president is expected to commission the Longacres fly over bridge next month. (Photo Credit State house media team)
