BINGA SOUTH legislator Fanuel Cumanzala has hailed the government for prioritising rural areas in development after the successful electrification of Mabobolo.
The usually quiet village of Mabobolo in Binga South came alive last week as villagers gathered to celebrate a developmental milestone: the official switching on of electricity in the community.
The event, held under the theme Lighting Up Mabobolo Powering Education, Health and Community Development, was graced by several dignitaries, including MPs, government officials and traditional leaders.
Addressing the community and delegates, Cumanzala, described the electrification of Mabobolo as “a day of light and hope”.
He said the development symbolised progress and inclusivity, marking a significant step in the government’s ongoing rural transformation agenda.
"This is more than just light; it is a symbol of progress, inclusion and development. When a rural community like Mabobolo is electrified, it means our schools, our clinic and our homes have been brought closer to the promise of modern life,” the lawmaker said.
Cumanzala commended the government, the Rural Electrification Agency and the Energy and Power Development ministry for prioritising rural areas through the policy of “Leaving no one and no place behind.”
He expressed gratitude to the people of Mabobolo for their patience and co-operation during project implementation.
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"Electrification will transform the lives of residents in multiple ways. For schools, the availability of power will enable e-learning, improve computer literacy and allow students to study in the evenings," said Cumanzala.
The legislator said electrification would change the faces of Mabobolo primary and secondary schools, powering computers, enabling e-learning and improving the quality of education.
"The local clinic is also expected to benefit greatly, with power enabling the safe storage of medicines, safer childbirth and the operation of vital medical equipment,” he said.
Cumanzala said beyond social services, electricity would unlock new economic opportunities for local entrepreneurs, adding that small businesses such as welding, tailoring, carpentry and refrigeration could flourish, creating jobs and boosting incomes.
"Electricity means empowerment. It opens doors for small businesses and allows our children to dream beyond the limitations of darkness,” he said.
Cumanzala reiterated his broader vision to ensure that every part of Binga South has access to electricity. He pledged to continue working with relevant ministries and agencies to extend rural electrification to all wards across the constituency.
“The dream is to light up the entire Binga South from Dobola and Siamagonde to Siadindi, from Lusulu to Chisizya. Development must reach every corner because only when every household has access to light can we truly say Binga South has been transformed,” he said.
Cumanzala urged residents to safeguard the newly-installed infrastructure, warning against vandalism and illegal connections. He said the community should view the electricity infrastructure as a shared asset that must be protected and used responsibly.
“These are community assets. Let us guard them as our own. Let us use this power wisely not only to light our homes but to light up our economy,” said Cumanzala.
