Lira City Set for Infrastructure Boost as Hon. Betty Amongi Akena Unveils Plans for 2026-2031

Lira City Set for Infrastructure Boost as Hon. Betty Amongi Akena Unveils Plans for 2026-2031.

By Okidi Patrick

As the 2026-2031 electoral season get to the climax, Hon. Betty Amongi Akena, a renowned leader and minister of Gender, Labour and social Development, has outlined her comprehensive plans to transform Lira City’s roads, inspired by her successful initiatives in Anyomorem and other places within Lira city. Hon Amongi’s vision prioritizes the development of motorable roads, recognizing their crucial role in connecting people to opportunities and driving socio-economic progress.

Hon. Amongi Akena’s achievements in Anyomorem serve as a testament to the impact of her initiatives. The road works in the area have opened up access to essential services, including schools, markets, health centers, and social services, which were previously inaccessible during the rainy season. This has significantly improved the quality of life for communities in the region, demonstrating the candidate’s commitment to inclusive and practical development.

The benefits of Hon. Amongi Akena’s road works in Anyomorem are multifaceted and far-reaching. Farmers and traders can now access markets, while children can attend school safely, and expectant mothers no longer face life-threatening journeys to clinics. These investments reflect the candidate’s “Deep Putoose transformation” vision, which aims to bring about positive change that is visible and tangible.

Hon.MP Obong Eyit Shedrick and Minister Betty Amongi Akena in a campaign rally at Ober.Photo by Okidi Patrick.

Hon. Amongi Akena’s plans for Lira City are guided by the “Orib Cing” principles of Rescue, Rebuild, and Reset. This approach emphasizes the need to rescue the city’s infrastructure from its current state, rebuild it to meet the needs of the community, and reset the city’s development trajectory to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity.

As the people of Lira City prepare to go to the polls, they are being called upon to vote for Hon. Betty Amongi Akena, a leader with a proven track record of delivering transformative infrastructure projects. With her vision and experience, Hon. Amongi Akena is poised to take Lira City to the next level of development, connecting its residents to opportunities and driving socio-economic progress.