By Maston Kaiya

Ntcheu, June 25, Mana: Chairperson for Ntcheu District Council, Councilor Flaness Kampeni has observed that the newly refurbished district commissioner's office block will bring motivation to all stakeholders, including civil servants, civil society organisations and the entire Ntcheu community. 

Speaking in an interview with Malawi News Agency (MANA) on Tuesday, Kampeni said works to renovate the office has been long overdue, adding that she is optimistic that the council's secretariat will now work comfortably and improve their operations.

Kampeni said the rehabilitation was in line with the district development plans, noting: "The structure is magnificent and will improve the working operations of the council."

In a separate interview, District Commissioner for Ntcheu, George Ngaiyaye said the structure has brought a conducive working environment for various district council officers, such as the Director of Administration, the Human Resources, Deceased Estates, Information, Treasury and the Malawi Electoral Commission.

"The structure has brought a conducive working environment which will bring confidence to members of staff as they discharge their duties while at the same time the development will bring trust to the public," said Ngaiyaye.

On the other hand, Acting District Director of Public Works, Onacence Nyirenda said the works have been done to a tune of K167 million.

Nyirenda said various works have been done including new roofing, iron sheets, tiling, painting, ceiling installation, drainages and breaking some walls, among others.

"We have reconditioned the structure in a way that it will also be a historical building that people will be able to point at," said Nyirenda.

According to reports, Ntcheu District Council Offices which are centrally located at the BOMA in the area of Senior Chief Kwataine were built in the 1940s during the colonial era.