A renewed call for stronger collaboration among traditional authorities, development partners, civil society organisations and community members has taken centre stage in Bongo District’s development agenda, as local authorities seek to accelerate socio-economic progress and improve living standards.
The District Chief Executive for Bongo, Mrs Diana Asoketarige Ayamga, has appealed to all stakeholders to deepen cooperation and collective action to drive sustainable development across the district.
Speaking at a General Assembly meeting in Bongo, Mrs Ayamga stressed that achieving meaningful development requires the active involvement of citizens, traditional leaders, development partners, the private sector and Assembly Members working toward a common goal.
The meeting, which brought together key stakeholders from various sectors, provided an opportunity for the DCE to account for her stewardship and outline achievements recorded by the Assembly.
According to her, the Assembly has made notable progress in several areas, including administration, education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure development, sanitation, security and social intervention programmes.
Despite these gains, she emphasized that emerging development challenges require stronger partnerships and coordinated efforts to sustain growth and improve the welfare of residents.
“The development of the district is a shared responsibility. We need the collective efforts of all stakeholders to achieve our development goals and improve the welfare of our people,” Mrs Ayamga stated.
She also called on development partners and investors to increase their support for the district, noting that greater investment could help create employment opportunities for young people, women and other vulnerable groups.
The DCE reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to transparency, accountability and inclusive governance, assuring residents that stakeholder engagement would remain central to decision-making and development planning.
She further commended the security agencies for maintaining peace and stability in the district, describing the prevailing calm as essential for economic growth and community development.
Mrs Ayamga highlighted ongoing efforts to improve institutional coordination and service delivery while ensuring the effective implementation of government programmes and policies.
On financial management, she noted that the Assembly continues to prioritise prudent use of resources and enhanced mobilisation of internally generated funds to support development projects and essential services.
She also outlined a number of ongoing and completed projects aimed at improving the lives of residents and pledged that the Assembly would continue to focus on interventions that directly address community needs.
Stakeholders at the meeting praised the Assembly’s commitment to transparency and accountability and pledged their continued support for initiatives aimed at advancing development within the district.
