Mpulungu District Commissioner, Gehard Sikazwe, has called on all government departments and other stakeholders to coordinate in the implementation of developmental projects in the district.

Mr Sikazwe has observed that spearheading development in the district is a responsibility of all regardless of the political or social affiliation and not government departments alone.

Speaking when he officially opened the fourth quarter District Development Coordinating Committee meeting yesterday, Mr Sikazwe called on members of the Committee to ensure that they remain committed to the development of the district.

He explained that it is important that the district meet to deliberate on the strides made in achieving the goals in the Eighth National Development Plan.

 The District Commissioner disclosed that the government has come up with measures to help communities develop their areas and that what is needed are concerted efforts from people. 

Mr Sikazwe noted that once everyone takes their role and does it properly, no person will be left behind and the district will achieve meaningful development. 

He said Mpulungu still has some areas that are lagging behind in terms of access to information on the programmes that are meant to help them develop. 

Mr Sikazwe has since stated that it is important to ensure that everyone has access to information concerning the developmental projects in the district in order for them to participate in developing the area and also for their required services.