Rugerero IDP Model Village inaugurated as Rwanda marks 29th Liberation Day Celebration
Rubavu, 4 July 2023
On behalf of HE Paul Kagame, the President of the Republic of Rwanda and Commander-in-Chief of Rwanda Defence Force, Rt Hon Prime Minister Dr. Edouard Ngirente today inaugurated Rugerero IDP Model Village in Rubavu District.
The Model village valued at 18.4 bn was constructed by Rwanda Defence Force in partnership with other Government Institutions and handed over to 120 families as Rwanda marks the 29th Liberation Day Celebration.
The Model Village consists of residential houses, Early Child Development (ECD) school, a mini-market, Agakiriro, a health post and a poultry shed. The facility also has tarmac roads, electricity and water.
While addressing residents, Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente first expressed solidarity to the local population who recently suffered from disasters that claimed lives of citizens and destroyed infrastructures in Rubavu District and other districts in Western and Northern provinces.
In his remarks the Rt Hon Prime Minister said that Rwanda's achievements in the last 29 years were possible due to unity, good leadership and security the country has enjoyed, thanks to the leadership of HE President Paul Kagame.
He emphasised that the real meaning of Liberation is to strive for development and encouraged the population to work hard and achieve more development.
The event was attended by Senior Government Officials including Ministers, Defence and security officials including the Senior Defence and security Advisor to the President, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Inspector General of Police among others.
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