MINISTER of State for Mashonaland East Province Apolonia
Munzverengwi this week opened a pay toilet and commissioned $2,5 million
maintenance equipment at Chikomba Rural District Council offices.
The Chikomba RDC used revenue from rate payers to construct
the pay toilet and purchased a grader and a refuse truck using a government
devolution grant.
In 2018, former Finance and Economic Development Minister
Patrick Chinamasa made headlines after he was caught on camera commissioning a
garbage bin in Rusape.
Munzverengwi, who was the guest of honour at the event,
urged local authorities to consider the needs of the residents before utilising
government devolution funds.
“President Mnangagwa initiated the devolution programme to
enhance a bottom-up communication process which ensures that the real problems
faced by the people are addressed at local level,” Munzverengi said on
Wednesday.
“It is important that before utilising the devolution
grants from the government, authorities should inquire from the residents how
they want the fund to be used. I am happy that Chikomba RDC managed to purchase
a refuse truck and a grader, equipment key for efficient service delivery.
“I also applaud the council for being business-minded and
construct a pay toilet which will serve the community at the same time
generating more revenue for the local authority. I have been informed that the
residents are paying their rates very well, a clear indication that they have
confidence in the council administration,” she said.
Chikomba RDC council chairman Israel Dhikinya encouraged
the residents to contiunue paying their dues for continued efficient service
delivery.
After commissioning the toilet and equipment, Munzverengwi
also toured the various projects being carried out by the council which include
construction of schools and clinics. She also had an interface with
councillors, heads of government departments and business people.
Chiefs, local legislators and several Mashonaland East
Province council chief executives also attended the ceremony. Newsday
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