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Eenhana Town Council building remains incomplete due to funding shortfall

Eenhana Town Council building remains incomplete due to funding shortfall

Staff Reporter

THE construction of the new Eenhana Town Council building, which started in 2018, remains unfinished due to non-payment of the contractor, with an estimated N$9 million still required to complete the project.

The matter came to light during oversight visits by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Poverty Eradication and Labour Relations in the Ohangwena Region, led by Hon. Uahekua Herunga, where members assessed the progress of various development projects and engaged regional stakeholders on service delivery challenges.

The delegation included Hon. Ambrosius Kumbwa, Hon. Natangue Ithete, Hon. Borniface Susiku, Hon. Lucia Mbuti, Hon. Rodrick Likando, Hon. Fridrick Shitana, Hon. Winnie Moongo, and Hon. Eneas Emvula.


Photos: MICT Ohangwena Regional Office


According to the Eenhana Town Council Chief Executive Officer, Wodibo Haulofu, the project—valued at about N$41 million—has already seen approximately N$27 million spent, but work has stalled due to outstanding payments.

“There’s no movement. When we go in, you will see it is already starting to fall apart. The total project is N$41 million. About N$27 million has already been paid for this infrastructure, and there is still about N$9 million needed for completion, excluding consultancy and contractor fees, so that work can continue,” Haulofu said.

He added that the remaining funding is critical to ensure completion and prevent further deterioration of the structure.

Head of the delegation, Hon. Uahekua Herunga, expressed concern over the stalled project, saying it was “painful” to see significant funds already spent while services remain unavailable to the public.

“It is painful to see that money was spent and yet the services are not ready. As a committee, we will pick it up,” Herunga said.

The committee added that the delay reflects broader challenges affecting development projects in the region, including funding constraints and implementation bottlenecks.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee is currently conducting oversight visits in the Ohangwena Region to assess development projects, engage stakeholders, and monitor efforts aimed at reducing poverty and improving livelihoods.

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