Nyamagabe or former Gikongoro prefecture was known as place for chronic hunger and poverty but has changed to become exemplary in development due to good leadership supported by people.
This is what the State Minister Alivera Mukabaramba told residents of Kiyumbu cell, Cyanika Sector, Nyamagabe District after laying a stone foundation for construction of a health post in Kiyumbu, during Army Week Activities started in the whole country to mark 20 years of liberation of Rwanda.
Rwanda was liberated from bad leadership that divided Rwandans and perpetrated the genocide against Tutsi said Minister Mukabaramba.
Thanks to RDF that stopped the genocide and brought security to all Rwandans said the State Minister.
She also highlighted that security; unity and prosperity continue to guide the country to a bright future.
Minister Mukabaramba urged the population to maintain a united and hardworking spirit and avoid bad attitudes such as drug abuse, bandits and other bad behaviors that deny them their dignity and are a hindrance to the development.
The Inspector General of Rwanda Defence Forces, Maj Gen Jacques Nziza underlined that Army Week Activities are reminder for 20 years journey of liberation of Rwanda whereby RDF worked hand in hand with people to achieve the current development of the country.
He emphasized that it is Rwandans themselves that put together their efforts and liberated their country.
Gen Nziza said that RDF is pursuing its mission of contribution to the development of the country and thanked the population and the leaders that support the Army to achieve this mission.
Nshimiyimana Alphonse is one of the residents of Kiyumba, he said that they are welcoming the initiative of putting on place a health post in their village as they were spending above one hour walking to reach a nearby health center at Cyanika.
“This was so difficult for us especially when you are sick and have to travel so long distances to access health services. We are going to put our efforts to make sure this health post is finalized for our benefit”, he said.
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