Lira City East residents hail MP Denish Alyela Omodi for restoring water access

By Hillary Opio Omara 

LIRA CITY - Residents of Awiri-Lao in Acwao Ward,Lira City East Division,have commended their area Member of Parliament,

Denish Alyela Omodi,for supporting the repair of a borehole that had broken down for nearly one year.

Speaking to Radio Q FM,Ms.Betty a resident of Awiri-Lao Cell ,said residents had been facing serious challenges accessing clean and safe drinking water after the borehole stopped functioning.

According to Ms.Betty,the breakdown had forced residents to resort to unsafe water sources,with some community members travelling long distances in search of water.

She said the situation had also affected children,with some walking long distances to collect water,sometimes forcing them to miss school because of the distance involved.

 Ms.Betty expressed appreciation to MP Denish Alyela Omodi,saying the legislator responded to the residents' concerns by using his resources to support the repair of the borehole.

 Another resident,Patrick Ojok,who spoke about the water challenge,said the community had repeatedly sought assistance from leaders to address the problem but had not received a lasting solution until the intervention by their Member of Parliament. Ojok appealed to residents to take responsibility for protecting the borehole and ensuring that it is properly maintained to prevent another breakdown.

He also described the intervention as an example of the kind of support residents expect from their leaders,saying MP Denish Alyela Omodi had taken the matter to Parliament and continued to support efforts aimed at addressing challenges affecting people in Lira City East. In response,MP Denish Alyela Omodi said he was aware of the challenges facing residents in areas including access to clean water,roads,healthcare and education, adding that these are among the issues he continues to raise in Parliament. Alyela Omodi said he currently has several priorities for Lira City East Division,including ensuring that electricity is equipped to serve residents,supporting efforts to address water challenges,and constructing a water tank on Ngetta Hill to improve water distribution across Lira City East.

He also said improving the welfare and livelihoods of residents remains among his priorities. The repaired borehole is expected to benefit more than 200 residents in the area. Residents have urged the community to protect and maintain the facility so that it can continue providing clean water for households for years to come.