SMALL COMMUNITY IN EHP COMPLETED ROAD AS COMMUNITY DEVELPMENT PROJECT
BY VICKY BAUNKE
IN the remote district of Obura Wonenara district in Eastern Highlands Province the people of Manigiri, Marawaka, and Jomuru communities celebrate the completion of a community development project that has seen community members actively building roads and maintaining footbridges.
Led by Yeila LLG Ward 4 Councillor Ather Worinu that included 8 ward areas of the LLG with the project to benefit more than 10, 000 people.
Though a little community development project it has brought together community members on the common goal of community service and development and the need for basic government road services in the area.
Led by the newly elected Concilor Arther Worinu of the Yeila local level government (LLG), a youngman with a passion for community service and supported by the Obura Wonenara district development authority (DDA).
The project is a first of its kind initiative since Independence that involves all 8 wards of the Yeila LLG and community participation aimed at cleaning communities and the main roads and bridges in Marawaka known as one of the most remote communities in the Eastern Highlands Province.
Mr Worinu says the initiative involves all 8 wards which are 1.Garipmei, 2. District station, 3. Kwakisilo, 4. Marawaka Manigiri, 5. Gulwato, 6. Gawi, 7. Sindeni and 8. Jomuru Wauko.
The community development project included the cleaning and maintenance of the new Bridge which benefits the Manigiri, Komwa, Marawaka and Jomuru communities with over 5000 population including school children and neighbouring communities who access the bridge.
Mr Worinu says the noble effort has not only beautified the surroundings but has also instilled a sense of pride and ownership among community members.
He thanked the community members who contributed to make the project a reality as constituents in the area.
He says the successful completion of the project is a testament to what can be achieved when leaders and communities work together towards a common goal.
He also acknowledged the support and resources provided by OWDDA, which have been instrumental in driving the initiative forward and looked forward to the continued collaboration.
