The Chairman of the Moblissa Community Development Council, Pastor Arthur Reynolds, has put the government on notice by declaring that Moblissa is in dire need of holistic development so as to create employment.
According to a Region Ten press release, Reynolds noted that there are several proposed projects, which would be good for the community, “At the present moment we have some talk from Government that they would be establishing an internet hub in Moblissa. They are trying to get the internet hub moving so that young people can access it because we are into the ICT age and we have also been promised the roads to be repaired, which are all projects coming on stream, which likely will bring the kind of development that we are looking for we are just waiting to see them become a reality as we are hopeful.”
However he added that in spite of the benefits the proposed projects would bring, “…in terms of immediate projects and projects we haven’t received any from Government.” With regard to the Region itself, the Pastor acknowledged the contributions being made by the Regional Chairman of Region Ten, Renis Morian who he says, “…continues to do a great job in helping to facilitate assistance and support in several areas for us.”
The Council Chairman observed that residents are somewhat reluctant to embrace the promises being made, since over the years numerous promises were made but were never fulfilled, adding that residents want to see holistic development irrespective of one’s political affiliation.
In addressing the challenges facing the community, Reynolds stated that the lack of jobs would be the most common issue. In times past the rate of unemployment was low, due in part to the presence of the Livestock Development Company (LIDCO), but now there are no jobs for the youths and there is a high level of migration of those who have completed secondary school. He disclosed that even he has not been immune from this issue since his son also left the community after completing high school, telling his father that he was not cut out for farm work.
“The reality is that if the youths can see their community being developed with increased job opportunities while some may still migrate, I firmly believe that a lot of them would stay. As a matter of fact with a lot of talk about development coming to the area, my very son who had told me before that he will not stay, is seeking to return…”
The Council Chairman admitted that while life in Moblissa for many families is a struggle, as with each passing year the opportunities continues to decrease, he expressed the hope that the community would return to its glory days when it was considered a prominent milk production area. He declared that he would like to see increased interest and investment from various stakeholders along with the numerous initiatives being introduced by the Regional Chairman, so as to provide the required employment to the youths of the community, the release added.
