Oyam district officials have urged the National Planning Authority (NPA) to increase their efforts in regional development planning.
This, according to Oyam stakeholders, will close the country’s development gap.
Speaking at a one-day planning meeting on Thursday, November 28 at the Oyam district council hall, Aguhsi Benedict, senior development planner for Oyam district, stated that there are gaps in development implementation, particularly at the regional level.
Other regions remain underdeveloped, despite having national resources and fertile land for agricultural activities and tourism, according to Aguhsi.
The district LC5 chairperson, Benson Walter Dilla Oyuku, stated that the NPA must plan equally in other sectors such as health, infrastructure, and agriculture.
Among other things, Dilla wants the road system improved, the agricultural sector strengthened, environmental conservation promoted, and health facilities like Anyeke IV promoted to the General Hospital.
Nokrac Chris of the NPA assured Oyam district stakeholders that their concerns would be considered and incorporated into the National Development Plan IV.
Currently, the NPA is holding regional consultative meetings with district authorities to gather feedback on what national development plans are lacking.
The Ugandan Parliament established the National Police Authority in 2002. The Authority is tasked with creating comprehensive economic plans for the country’s development.
By Daniel Ojara
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