An executive committee report for the Lira City East Division seeks council approval to establish another division to improve service delivery.
Although some councillors, including Ocwic Patrick of Cura Ward and Kasimiro Ogwal of Iwal, initially disagreed, everything appears to be in order now, along with the remaining local representatives.
Those who disagree, however, argue that the new administrative unit will divert resources away from the current jurisdiction.
Ocwic initially reacted negatively to the proposal. “It is political fear that drives the executive to propose the creation of new administrative units.”
The Mayor of Lira City East Division, George Okello Ayoo, has identified a significant challenge. He stated that there are limited resources available to effectively manage the large areas under the Division’s jurisdiction.
He specifically stated that Lira City East is too large, implying that its size is straining the city’s resources.
Mayor Okello compared the number of parishes and cells in the City East to the amount of money allocated.
Charles Opio Olol, an executive committee member, has advised fellow members and councillors to take up and support the proposal.
He stated that once approved by the Division Council, the central government can consider adding administrative units in the future.
In a proposed report, the Lira City East Division should be divided into two divisions: Ngeta City Division (proposed) and Lira City East Division (old).
Once approved, Lira City East Division will have 18 wards and 97 cells, whereas Ngeta City Division will have 10 wards and 96 cells.
“Lira City East alone currently has 28 wards and more than 180 cells,” Mayor Okello stated.
By Regina Lalam Olal.
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