LUDEWA DISTRICT COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE STAFF FOREGO ALLOWANCES TO RENOVATE OFFICE BUILDING

 

In an extraordinary show of commitment and selflessness, the District Commissioner of Ludewa, Victoria Mwanziva along with the employees of the DC's office, have decided to forgo their allowances for four months. The funds saved from these allowances will be used to renovate and refurbish the District Commissioner's office, which was built in 1974 and had not undergone any significant repairs until April 2024.

Speaking to Ayo TV, DC Victoria.mwanziva stated, “After a year in office, I saw the opportunity to improve the DC's office. I thought, instead of requesting funds from the President, considering the substantial investments she has made in various projects in Ludewa, we could tighten our belts and improve our office ourselves. We decided to go four months without allowances and avoid using any office operational funds for this purpose. We received approval from the Regional Commissioner (RC) and the Regional Administrative Secretary (RAS) to proceed with the renovations.”

“The President emphasizes frugality and demonstrating that we can stretch our resources to achieve significant outcomes. We wanted to show that Ludewa District can grow and prosper through our collective efforts and prudent management. We have spent over 20 million Tanzanian Shillings, and TARURA has assisted us with materials such as sand, gravel, and other necessary supplies.”

“Our office operates with a single vehicle, the DC’s car, which serves the entire office. It’s not my personal car; it’s a public asset currently in use for official duties. The DC’s residence, built in 1975, is also undergoing renovations, supervised by the RC’s office.”

This initiative underscores the dedication and resourcefulness of the Ludewa District office staff, setting a commendable example of how local government officials can take proactive measures to improve their working conditions and facilities without relying solely on external funding.