The “Mama Mobutu” housing estate in Mont-Ngafula, located west of Kinshasa, was recently the focus of attention of the provincial Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works. The purpose of this field visit was to inspect the state of the area’s roads, following delays in the rehabilitation work on the city’s avenues.
The observation made by Minister Alain Tshilungu highlighted several issues. First of all, it was mentioned that the progress of the work was unsatisfactory, due in particular to a funding problem. In addition, poor coordination between the various services involved in the project was also noted, which contributed to slowing down the process.
The residents of the “Mama Mobutu” housing estate also expressed their dissatisfaction with the way the work was carried out. Material damage was reported, such as cracks in houses and broken windows, caused by the use of heavy machinery to break old water pipes.
The company “AARON SEFU” had been commissioned to carry out the rehabilitation work, which was to affect several avenues in the city. However, due to the problems mentioned, the work had to be suspended, leaving residents in an uncomfortable situation.
It is essential that the relevant authorities take immediate action to resolve the funding and coordination issues in order to ensure the rapid resumption of work and ensure the safety and quality of the project. Residents deserve to live in a safe and well-maintained environment, and it is essential that those responsible take responsibility to remedy the situation.
In conclusion, it is crucial that lessons are learned from this situation in the “Mama Mobutu” city in order to prevent similar problems from recurring in the future. Transparency, cooperation and commitment are essential to carrying out infrastructure projects efficiently and beneficially for the entire community.