Niassa: Provisional delivery of the Casa Mãe Espera resulting from community contribution in Lumbiza

 

The chief of the Njesse locality, Baquir Amisse Kandemanje, made the provisional delivery to the community of that area in the Sanga district, Niassa, northern Mozambique, of a Casa Mãe Espera under construction at the Lumbiza health unit, on the morning of Friday, January 10, 2025.

The official responsible for the Njesse district told the attendees that, although the house was built with contributions from the local communities, it is the Government that constructed it, explaining to the present population the difference between the State and the Government.

The building is 8 meters long and 5 meters wide, with two divisions, consisting of two rooms, a living room, and a veranda. The latter will function as a kitchen for the patient’s companions.

Those present, when interviewed, were unanimous in stating that they feel part of the Government, praising the initiative, as the construction of the house will reduce the hardships faced by patients’ companions during the rainy season at the health unit, which will now be overcome.

Kandemanje explained that, despite the SIM (International Missionary Society) supporting the roof sheets under its social responsibility program with the Lumbiza community, much work remains to be done to complete the house, such as plastering, flooring, windows, doors, and the allocation of essential materials.

However, the Government official urged the community, emphasizing that this delivery is only provisional, as much remains to be done to complete the building. He stressed that contributions will continue to finalize the pending works.

“It is necessary for producers from various parts of the country who occupy land in the Njesse locality to contribute for the good of all, in the form of social responsibility. They produce in their lands of origin and came to this area of the locality because beans grow well here. This means it is not just for consumption but also for commercialization,” added Kandemanje.

In another development, Baquir Kandemanje reminded the population that the process of enrollment and registration for sixth-grade students has been underway since January 6, calling on parents and guardians to register their children. (Mozanorte)