Roads Authority on Wednesday handed over the the 20 Kilometre stretch of Rumphi- Nyika road, which is under construction, to PLEM Construction, replacing Unique Construction.
The 20 Kilometre stretch, from Chikwawa to Bembe, will cost K29 billion and will be funded by government.
Speaking during the hand over at Bolero, Rumphi District Commissioner, Emmanuel Bulukutu, said the road is very important for rural growth and urged the new constructor not to fail President Dr Lazarus Chakwera and the people of Rumphi District.
Bulukutu pledged full support from the Council to ensure that the road is completed in time for the benefit of people in the district and beyond.
Paramount Chief Chikulamayembe said the people of Rumphi have been waiting for the completion of the road and thanked the Malawi Government for identifying the new contractor, and expressing optimism that the road will be completed.
Managing Director for PLEM Construction, Jay Khrishnan, promised that his company will complete the road.
“Our company has never failed to complete a project. I understand we have to prove ourselves, but I can assure you that we will complete it,” Khrishnan said.
Manasse Nyirenda, MANA
