The residents of Epukiro Constituency have applauded the government for ensuring that services are decentralised to remote areas.

Speaking during the public service delivery day at Otuindjo village in the Epukiro Constituency, one of the residents, Mumenga Kangumine said the community now has most services at their doorstep, unlike previous years.

"They have shown us that they really care about their own people as they bring the business closer to the people so that they can hear their issues on the ground and I have realised one thing that the community policing has shown another dimension in terms of stock theft."

Kangumine however said issues such as poor network connectivity, road conditions and long distances to health facilities still need to be addressed.

"We see various government institutions and agency such as the ministry of health , agriculture , forestry and the police force they are also with us and I think for such outreach is good for government to be listening to people and how best they will be able serve the people that have elected them," says Benjamin Katjipuka, a resident of Epukiro.

While commending government efforts to bring services to the grassroots level, the Councillor of Epukiro Constituency, Pineal Pakarae agrees that a lot needs to be done.

"All various government ministries and agencies and to ensure their participation and share their involvement in order to build trust between the community and government but very importantly, to make sure that they are part of resolutions and interventions we are going to bring about or implement within those various localities."

The Chairperson of the Omaheke Regional Council, Rocco Nguvauva announced that the annual public service day will be rotated among all seven constituencies to foster unity and allow dialogue directly with the people.