President of Council IGEADI , I.P. together with MOP participated in the project launch ceremony in Ermera.
ERMERA, 26 January 2026 – President of the Institute of Equipment Management and Infrastructure Development Support, Public Institute (IGEADI. I.P) Dra. Ana Paula da Cruz, accompanied by Vogal Adelina de Andrade, Vogal Almerio C Caeiro Alves and National Director of Corporate Services, Diamantio de Carvalho, on Monday (26/01/2026), participated in the launch ceremony of Gleno road to Letefoho and Urban Road Ermera Vila.
The launch ceremony of the project rehabilitation of the national road Gleno to Letefoho and the urban road Ermera Vila, presided over by Prime Minister (PM), Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão and accompanied by Government Members.
Through his speech, the Prime Minister asked the population in the municipality of Ermera, especially in the administrative post of Gleno and Letefoho, not to block or difficulty the project so that the company can work quickly according to the time determined by the Government.
” Solicit the population in the municipality of Ermera, especially in the administrative posts of Gleno and Letefoho, not to block the project so that the company can work quickly according to the time determined by the Government.
“Since 2011, the Strategic National Development Plan (PEDN) 2011-2030 has been approved in the National Parliament, basic infrastructure is very important such as roads and bridges to develop all sectors, Basic infrastructure as a base of development, when the road reaches the village the children will be able to go to school, access to health and other activities,” said Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão,”
Head of Government added, during this time the people of Ermera waited a long time, but last year the Church announced that hope will not lie, So, even though it is difficult to do, there will still be hope, 24 years with various difficulties many people died, suffering, hunger, disease, but hope will not lie and we are independent.
In the same place, Minister of Public Works, Samuel Marçal said the Government’s priority is to improve rural roads, but the construction process needs to follow technical studies, design and applicable laws to ensure quality
“The project rehabilitation of the national road Ermera to Gleno and the urban road Ermera Vila, is not only the effort of MOP, but the result of joint work between state institutions and the World Bank. If the community gives good cooperation, the road Gleno-Letefoho and the urban road Ermera Vila, can be completed in 2027,”
The Government Member asked the youth in Ermera Municipality, if they want to work come to the company to apply for a job, can’t do it like elsewhere catch company burn , destroy and impeded or blocked.
Also, the President of the Municipal Authority (PAM) Ermera, José Martinho dos Santos on behalf of the population of Ermera would like to thank all parties who strived and worked hard, in which in the end managed to realize the launch and sign the contract. led the people of Ermera to thank all parties who have made efforts and hard work, that finally can realize the launch and sign the contract.
“The road from Gleno to Letefoho and the urban road to Ermera Vila will benefit a total population of 54,000 people from four administrative posts belonging to this municipality.”
Meanwhile, the Letefoho (km 30+230) to Gleno (km 54-370) road project, contract number TENDER/191/MOP – 2024, will be built within 365 days, with a budget of US$ 38,800,054.00, by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (China).
Gleno’s road and urban drainage project will be built in two phases, with a duration of one year. The first phase has a budget of US$2,640,762.21 and the second phase has a budget of US$3,214,929.67. The company responsible is Shabryca Construction UNIP.LDA, under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Works.
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