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Iringa Regional Commissioner Calls On Kilolo Leaders To Strictly Supervise Government Projects


IRINGA – The Iringa Regional Commissioner, Kheri James, has urged leaders of the Kilolo District Council—particularly those in the secondary education, engineering, and procurement departments—to exercise diligence and professionalism in supervising government projects to ensure they bring real benefits to citizens.

Mr James made the remarks yesterday during an inspection tour of development projects in the district, including the construction of two dormitories for A-Level students at Ifingo Secondary School in Kising’a Ward, Kilolo Division through Secondary Education Quality Improvement Project for Tanzania (SEQUIP).

SEQUIP is to increase access to secondary education, provide responsive learning environments for girls, and improve completion of quality secondary education for girls and boys. .

During the visit, the Regional Commissioner expressed dissatisfaction with both the pace and the supervision of the project after finding that, despite the release of funds through SEQUIP, one dormitory remained incomplete.




“I am not satisfied with the supervision of these dormitories. The funds have not been used appropriately and some of the structures are already falling into disrepair. We will not tolerate anyone who misuses government money,” Mr James stressed.

He further noted that Kilolo District has lagged behind in implementing social projects due to poor supervision, lack of professionalism in engineering and procurement, and delays that leave residents without essential services.

“Every project in Kilolo is scrutinised by TAMISEMI and TAKUKURU, yet challenges remain enormous. This is sheer negligence, which is unacceptable, because this district has sufficient economic potential,” he added emphatically.

In the same tour, the Regional Commissioner also inspected other projects, including Nyalumbu Health Centre, Iringa Regional Girls’ School (Lugalo Girls’ High School), Kilolo Secondary School, Lukosi Secondary School, and Ruahambuyuni Health Centre.




CALL TO IRINGA RESIDENTS

Meanwhile, Mr James called on residents of Magulilwa Ward, Mlolo Division, Iringa District, to safeguard the infrastructure of Mlanda Health Centre so that it can continue to provide quality services for years to come.

He stressed that the success of development projects depends not only on government and experts but also on the active participation of the community in protecting and maintaining them.

“This centre belongs to all citizens. It is our responsibility to protect it from any form of damage. We require strong oversight from professionals as well as cooperation from the community,” said the Regional Commissioner.

He also urged council experts to discharge their duties with professionalism and integrity, ensuring that value for money is visible in every project undertaken.

The visit formed part of the Iringa Regional Government’s strategy to closely monitor the implementation of development projects and guarantee that essential services such as education and healthcare reach citizens at the expected standards.

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