President Kagame pledged to increase access to roads and electricity in Musanze District to encourage residents of the Northern Province to work towards self-reliance.
“Electricity shouldn’t be a proverb,” he said. “We want electricity to be real, not just dreams. It is needed to have the development we want here in schools and health centers and homes.”
Kagame urged those in attendance to be responsible for the infrastructure they already have while the government continues to build more projects in the near future.
Kagame made the remarks while addressing residents of Musanze, during his citizen outreach agenda this June 11, 2013.
“Electricity shouldn’t be a proverb. We want electricity to be real not just dreams- it is needed to have the development we want here- in schools and health centers and homes,” said Kagame.
“Power has to get to you to enjoy and own it, not just for others and you keep watching it pass by…the belief in having it is the first step of having Agaciro (value) – It all starts in the mind…if you believe in your ability to improve your life, it will happen,” added the President.
Kagame requested residents to be responsible, own the infrastructure as the government continues to seek for resources to have these projects implemented in the near future.
“We have to look for electricity by all means and get it- but also use it to be productive,” he said.
The president applauded the residents’ hardwork, which he said has been instrumental in Rwanda’s development. He urged residents to ensure stability, and security within the nation.
“Our goal is for every Rwandan to live in safety, have equal opportunity & economic well being. As we achieve our goals, we will face challenges. Let us begin by solving those we have within ourselves. This begins with each of us learning to live with each other. With stability and security within our nation, no external factor can stand in our way. Let us work to achieve even more and give ourselves the dignity that comes from self reliance,” urged Kagame.
Resident Problems solved
Kagame told local leaders to address pending resident problems as soon as possible. Residents also thanked the president for working closely with them and inspiring them.
“You have given us school and health services. We are now human beings, equal to others because of your hard work. I have a house and my children are going to school. I deeply appreciate your concern for us and may God bless you,” Agnes Uwamahoro, a resident said.
“I was homeless. I joined a Cooperative. Today, I have a home,I can afford my children’s school dues as well as pay for health insurance for my family,” she added.
The residents generally lauded Kagame’s extraordinary leadership which they said, has propelled development in the rural communities across the country. The residents also urged the president to vie for another term of office- and promised to massively vote for him as a way of sustaining the current development trend.
