National MP Eric Tshikuma recently outlined his budget priorities for the year 2025, highlighting essential needs to address the daily challenges faced by the Congolese people. During the general debate on the draft finance bill, the elected representative from Funa highlighted crucial points that deserve special attention and adequate budget allocation.
First, Eric Tshikuma advocated for a subsidy to the National Union of the Press of Congo (UNPC). As a journalist and media manager, he stressed the importance of supporting this institution to ensure its proper functioning and facilitate the implementation of the reforms needed to clean up the media landscape. This annual subsidy would thus contribute to strengthening the press sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Then, the MP highlighted the priority needs of his constituency of Funa in Kinshasa. He stressed the urgency of strengthening public security, highlighting the specific challenges faced by the inhabitants of Kinshasa, particularly in terms of the lack of equipment and means of mobility for the police. He also mentioned the need to combat erosion heads, clean rivers and drain gutters to ensure the safety and well-being of local populations.
Finally, Eric Tshikuma insisted on the mobilization of the necessary resources to provide the police with adequate equipment. He stressed the importance of resolving the problem of understaffing and improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers, particularly in his constituency of Funa. He also recommended the allocation of funds to the Local Security Committees to ensure their proper functioning and ensure the safety of citizens.
Ultimately, Eric Tshikuma’s budgetary priorities for the year 2025 highlight essential needs for the well-being and security of the Congolese. By focusing on supporting the press, strengthening public security and adequately equipping the police, the Funa MP shows a genuine concern for the daily concerns of his fellow citizens. His call for an adequate budget allocation to address these challenges illustrates his commitment to improving the living conditions of the Congolese and building a safer and more prosperous society.