Fatshimetrie – A call to action for the future of railways in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Fabien Mutomb Kan-kato, emblematic figure of the Société nationale des chemins de fer du Congo (SNCC), recently captivated attention during the launch of National Service (SN) trains and wagons in Lubumbashi, capital of Haut Katanga . During this significant event, the general director of SNCC took the opportunity to present a series of critical demands to the President of the Republic Félix Tshisekedi, highlighting the major challenges facing the company.
At the heart of his grievances, Fabien Mutomb highlighted the crucial issue of employee pensions as well as the deterioration of railway infrastructure, requesting the personal and urgent intervention of the Head of State. He raised major issues such as landslides in Bena Leka and a failing bridge in Kalwizilwizi, emphasizing the urgent need for financial support to resolve these issues.
While SNCC strives to renew its workforce, with a significant proportion of workers approaching retirement age, Fabien Mutomb outlined the need to find significant financial resources to support this process. His words resonated as a call to action, emphasizing the crucial importance of maintaining and modernizing the railways in the DRC to ensure the country’s socio-economic development.
Despite these challenges, the general director welcomed the progress made under the mandate of Félix Tshisekedi, emphasizing the regularity of salary payments and the peaceful social climate within the SNCC. This stability has played a vital role in maintaining employee morale and enhancing the company’s reputation, cementing its place as a key transportation player in the country.
SNCC, a multimodal transport company present in 12 provinces of the DRC, plays an essential role in the country’s connectivity. With a vast rail, lake and river network, it is a pillar of the national economy by facilitating the transport of goods and people across the territory.
Fabien Mutomb Kan-kato embodies a vision of committed and pragmatic leadership, highlighting the challenges but also the opportunities awaiting the SNCC and the Congolese railway sector. His plea for a more solid and sustainable future for the DRC’s railways resonates as a call to action for all stakeholders involved, and invites collective reflection on how to address these challenges together, for harmonious development. and prosperous country.