The people of Kumbuhun 1, 2 and 3 in the Yangoru-Saussia District of East Sepik Province celebrated the opening of a new road on Tuesday after 48 years of walking through the bushes to access basic services. The local MP and Minister for International Trade and Investment, Hon. Richard Maru officially opened this new 35km road which cost the Yangoru-Saussia District Development Authority (DDA) almost K400, 000 to complete.
“The last time I came to Kumbuhun 2, I arrived in a helicopter because there was no road. I promised the people of Kumbun 2 and 3 that day that I would return in a vehicle. I kept that promise and came by vehicle to Kumbuhun on a brand-new road,” said Minister Maru while giving his speech.
“We recognize that Kumbuhun has many cocoa fermentaries and businesses. We also know that many children have difficulties trying to go to school on rainy days. This new road will now give the people here access to town, markets, schools, and health services,” added Minister Maru.
Minister Maru promised the people of Kumbuhun that next year the DDA would build a 4-in-1 classroom at Kumbuhun Primary School and a new staff house at the Health Centre.
