Uutoni reads riot act to local authorities

Urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni has urged local authority leaders to steer clear of politicking and tribalism when serving their respective communities.Uutoni made this statement during the signing of 12 renewed and four new memoranda of understanding (MoUs) between the City of Windhoek and various local authorities last week.He pointed out that during his tenure as minister, he has witnessed various forms of discrimination, particularly against new leaders who join the councils."The ministry would like to applaud the City of Windhoek for continuing with this initiative. You being the link between central government, regional and local government, and traditional authorities, the responsibility entrusted to you is of enormous magnitude," he said. "As a professional leader, do not focus on political affiliation. Your communities expect you to deliver the service with the public resources available," the minister added. "It is expected of you to deliver services and ensure that the needs of everyone in the community are catered for, without any discrimination. I used to hear some discrimination here. Please, this is a lovely country. And we are here to build a nation," Uutoni stressed. Shaping the futureOkahandja, Okahao, Tsandi and Ruacana local authorities signed partnership agreements with the City.Windhoek mayor Joseph Uapingene said during the signing that the event signifies long, fruitful partnerships with sister-local authorities and a continuation of further partnerships between Windhoek and other towns and villages."By entering into these MoUs, we emphasise the unique and essential roles that each of you plays in shaping the future of the nation. When we entered this partnership, it meant that we now stand as a network of local authorities united in the pursuit of sustainable development, effective governance, and an improved quality of life for all residents," he said.Uapingene further urged council leaders to hold each other accountable for various tasks and projects.

Uutoni reads riot act to local authorities

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