Shibuyunji Town Council has commenced the wide range exhibitions of services that citizens should access during this year’s Local Government Week aimed at enhancing service delivery.
Minister of Local of Government and Rural Development, Hon. Garry Nkombo launched the Local Government week yesterday which is commemorated from 3rd to 10th August.
During the Local Government Week, the Council will carry out a series of awareness programmes such a , Exhibitions , public forum meetings, Road shows as well as Radio discussion programmes to sensitize the public on the services offered by the Local Authority.
Hon Nkombo stated that the Local authorities must facilitate engagement with citizens on local development initiatives to equip them with the necessary information to offer checks and balances in the local development process.
The theme for this year’s Local Government Week is, “Removing the hurdles to free trade dynamics : what are the enabling conditions for the effective participation of African Subnational and Local Governments in boosting the African Continental Free Trade Area.”