By Norbert Mao
Gulu District leaders have approved the commissioning of a UGX 1.1 billion shilling road rehabilitation project, covering 10.2 kilometres, after conducting a joint inspection to assess the quality of the completed works.
The project involves the rehabilitation of Pukony, Teeyaa – Padhola and Pagik-Wilul roads in Gulu District.
The inspection was led by Gulu Resident District Commissioner, RDC Tumwesigye John Bosco and the Local Council LC5 Chairperson Obol Justin Simple Man, alongside other district technical officers.
During the exercise, the leaders assessed the quality of the road works, drainage systems and a box culvert constructed across River Apaya before approving the road for commissioning.
However, the inspection also highlighted delays in the implementation of the project, which commenced on February 27th, 2025, and was initially expected to take only eight months.
According to project officials, the works only reached substantial completion on May 14th, 2026, several months beyond the original completion schedule.
The project was implemented by Brotto’s (U) Limited under the National Oil Seeds Project through the Ministry of Local Government, with support from the International Fund for Agricultural Development, IFAD, and the OPEC Fund.
