Refugees livelihood projects in Lamwo assessed
The World Bank Mission on Monday assessed the progress of the construction of a Community Resource Centre at Lamwo Town Council and a market at Lagot Opuk in Palabek Ogili Sub County.
While addressing the Lamwo district authorities and project contractors at the district headquarters, the World Bank Mission expressed contentment on the progress of the works.
The projects which are valued at 3.1 billion shillings are being funded by the World Bank through the Uganda Support for Infrastructural Development (USMID) to promote development in the refugee hosting community.
Leonard Akena, the Lamwo district USMID Coordinator told the mission that work done at the market is already at 70%while the resource center is at 45%.
Martin Onyach Olaa, the Senior Urban Specialist at World Bank, however, advised the contractors to pay attention to social safety and environmental impact assessment as well as engaging the local communities.
Lamwo District Chief Administrative Officer, James Okumu Bedijo, committed that they will ensure that all works are done within the stipulated guidelines.
Alfred Okwonga the Gulu City Mayor applauded the World Bank for the support towards the development of communities. He asked the World Bank to reconsider building the social livelihood of the community.
Lamwo district hosts about 53,600 refugees and asylum seekers mainly from South Sudan, according to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR).
