Plans to upgrade the 79-kilometre Chamtulo-Mkutumula road near Balaka Market in Ntcheu has brought excitement among communities in the area.
Speaking to Malawi News Agency, Inkosi Makwangwala of the Maseko Ngoni in Ntcheu District said the road project will help in different sectors in his area.
“We are very grateful; our area will benefit a lot from this project. Our farm produce will have easy access to good markets because of this road network, and even access to health facilities will be easier than before,” he said.
Makwangwala has since assured good collaboration between his subjects and those who will be responsible for the construction of the road.
“We will jealously guard the construction materials to ensure that there are no malpractices that can lead to substandard project delivery.
Ntcheu District Council director of finance Musandide Misinjo said the road project is useful as it will improve service delivery.
“The construction work for the road project is timely considering the modern markets at Banda, Pengapenga and Bwanje. With this easy access, we believe our revenue collection will increase,” he said.
On his part, a motorbike Kabaza operator at Chikande Trading Centre, Harry Chabwera said the road project will booast their business.
The road is under the Millennium Challenge Corporation infrastructure projects whose aim is to improve farmers access to markets.
