Picture: The North West MEC for Public Works and Roads, Elizabeth Mokua/Supplied
By REGINALD KANYANE
North West MEC for the Department of Public Works and Roads, Elizabeth Mokua said she will be responsible for overseeing acceleration of the delivery of road projects in the province. She said this includes overseeing the department’s Infrastructure Capital Implementation projects and driving the province’s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) initiatives, which are a key government priority for infrastructure development.
Mokua further said her presence will play a pivotal role in driving the department’s strategic initiatives, enhancing service delivery, and ensuring that it continues to meet the needs and expectations of the community. She added that she will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to this critical role.
“I am deeply honoured and humbled to accept the role of Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for the department. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the North West Premier, Lazarus Mokgosi, for his trust and confidence in my ability to serve in this capacity.
“This is a moment of immense pride for me. I am fully aware of the significant responsibilities that come with this position. Our department plays a crucial role in infrastructure development and I am committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and dedication in fulfilling our mandate,” said Mokua.
She is the second female MEC in 30 years to be appointed in the male-dominated department. Mokua hails from the dusty Kalpan village and grew up in Gelukspan in the North West.
As a former NEHAWU provincial chairperson and a member of the COSATU, ANC and South African Communist Party (SACP) Provincial Executive Committee (PEC), Mokua is well-equipped to transform the male-dominated public works sector.
She has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to her roles that she was entrusted with and has the necessary capacity to drive progress and accountability in her new role.
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