Aspiring MP to construct bridge

OVER 700 families in Mutare South constituency are set to benefit from the construction of a bridge connecting them to the main road. The main road leads to Mutare. Construction of the bridge is being spearheaded by ZANU-PF candidate for Mutare South, Cde Jefrey Ngome, using his own resources.

Speaking after handing over materials for the construction of the bridge situated along Murowa River in Chitiyo Village, Cde Ngome said he noted the plight of the families who were struggling to access the link road.

“When I toured the constituency, I realised that there was a great problem faced by people from about six villages to access the main road,” he said.

“They had serious problems crossing the river especially during the rainy season.”

Cde Ngome said the absence of a bridge was hampering development in the six villagers as few people were eager to invest in areas that are inaccessible by road.

“No one was willing to come here and remove their shoes or even their clothes for them to cross the river,” he said.

“Imagine our traditional leaders removing shoes to cross the river while motorists too were finding it difficult to cross the river. Touched by the challenges that people were facing over the years, I decided to prioritise the construction of a bridge for them.”

Cde Ngome said he engaged the local authority and it will provide technical expertise in the construction of the bridge.

He said Mutare City Council had already agreed to assist with manpower.

“We engaged the City of Mutare and they will be providing technical knowhow while villagers will also assist with labour,” said Cde Ngome.

“This initiative is being done in consultation with council and I hope our relationship with them will last.”

Cde Ngome said he had lined up a number of projects in Mutare South.

“There are so many projects, which are lined up for this constituency. This area has been maginalised and we want to bring development to all marginalised areas.”

Headman Chitiyo-Muradzikwa thanked Cde Ngome for the initiative.

“We have been facing challenges in crossing the river. We used to travel for more than four kilometres to get to the main road,” he said.