MP Songa Lawrence Biyika Rallies Support for Tarmacking of Nebbi-Goli-Paidha-Zombo-Vurra Road

Zombo District, Uganda – Hon. Songa Lawrence Biyika, the Member of Parliament for Ora County in Zombo District, has reiterated his commitment to advocating for the tarmacking of the Nebbi-Goli-Paidha-Zombo-Vurra Road, a key infrastructure route in the West Nile sub-region.
Speaking to local residents, MP Songa explained that significant efforts have already been made at both his personal level and in collaboration with fellow legislators and leaders to ensure that the long-awaited road project is realized. According to him, the matter has now reached the highest level, awaiting a formal pronouncement from the President of Uganda.

Hon. Songa Lawrence Biyika, the Member of Parliament for Ora County in Zombo District 

“We have done our part as leaders; the discussions and lobbying have been ongoing. What remains is for the President to officially declare the commencement of the project,” Hon. Songa said.
He urged the people of Greater Nebbi to stand in solidarity with their leaders to amplify the demand for the road’s upgrade, emphasizing that unity and consistent advocacy would speed up government action.
In his update on development efforts within the district, the MP outlined ongoing road maintenance initiatives. He noted that beyond the annual Ugx1 billion road fund allocated by the central government to districts and cities, he has also successfully lobbied for additional development projects under his role on the parliamentary climate committee.
Some of the projects he highlighted include the Local Climate Adaptive Living (LoCAL) initiative, Climate Smart Agriculture programs, and oil seed road projects, all aimed at enhancing rural resilience, improving agricultural productivity, and facilitating transport in the region.
Hon. Songa reaffirmed his dedication to ensuring infrastructure development and improved service delivery in Nebbi and Zombo districts, stressing the role of infrastructure in unlocking economic potential and boosting regional development.