Ntoroko District has pledged full commitment to sustaining the gains achieved under the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project, implemented by the Ministry of Local Government with funding from the Lives and Livelihoods Fund (LLF), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and the Government of Uganda.
The pledge was made on Monday during the ongoing LEGS Supervision Mission, a formal exercise aimed at assessing the project’s progress, documenting lessons learned, and agreeing on strategies for a smooth and structured closure process.
Speaking during the mission, Agum Moses, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Ntoroko District, reaffirmed the district’s dedication to maintaining the achievements realized through the project.
He particularly highlighted the improved community access roads, which have enhanced connectivity and boosted local trade.
The Supervision Mission, led by Dr. Mouchili Mayoua, the Country Operations Manager at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), toured key project sites in Ntoroko District.
Among them was the Kimara Valley Dam, a 6,000-cubic-metre water reservoir serving over 250 households and supporting about 5,000 heads of cattle.
The delegation also visited the Butungama Livestock Market and the Karugutu Sub-County Women’s SACCO, which benefited from an agro-processing facility equipped with maize and rice milling machinery to promote value addition.
The Islamic Development Bank reaffirmed its continued partnership with the Government of Uganda through the upcoming LEGS Phase II.
The new phase will expand interventions to 55 districts nationwide, building on the successes of LEGS I to further enhance local economic growth and community resilience.
