BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Decentralising constituency administration ensures development remains transparent, responsive, and aligned with the needs of rural communities.
Member of Parliament for Gizo-Kolombangara, JimsonTanangada said this during the official opening Gizo-Kolombangara Constituency (GKC) offices on December 22 – 28 in Ringgi on Kolombangara Island.
Ministry of Rural Development (MRD) issued a statement on January 31 which said that this milestone marks a significant step towards strengthening administration; governance, expanding access to essential services for rural people, improving service delivery and ensuring sustainable development within the constituency.
Tanangada affirmed that decentralising constituency administration ensures development remains transparent, responsive, and aligned with the needs of rural communities.
“These facilities aim to ensure more efficient and effective engagement with constituents and better support for community development initiatives,” he said.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development, John Misite’e, acknowledges the effort by MP Tanandaga and his constituency for the milestone achievement, and for taking the lead in establishing offices in the constituency.
He said that such strategic initiative signals a strong commitment by GKC to strengthen administration, governance; bringing services closer to the people.
He further highlighted that the offices will be manned by constituency officers and will serve multiple purposes, including:
- Organizing and managing constituency development programs
- Coordinating community projects and support services
- Providing consultation spaces for community leaders, farmers, fishermen, women, youth groups, and private sector representatives
- Facilitating access to development information, funding opportunities, and government programs
- Supporting capacity building, training, and skills development
- Acting as a hub for support in agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and business sectors.
The MRD statement said the establishment of the Constituency Development Offices is a mandatory requirement under Section 9 of the CDF Act 2023.
The opening ceremony was attended by Western Provincial Government representatives, community members, constituents and stakeholders who expressed their support and optimism for the positive impact these offices will have on the constituency.
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