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The construction of the Kinshasa-Brazzaville bridge has a significant impact on the cross-border integration of the DRC

By Rukia Rashid
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Pierre Lohohola Osomba, Director General of the Congolese Bureau of Control (OCC), visited the agency in Maluku, Kinshasa, to assess the impact of the construction of a road-rail crossing between Kinshasa and Brazzaville on the agency's infrastructure. The head also analyzed the working environment, held consultations with the staff and administration, and confirmed his commitment to the ideas of restoration and modernization of the OCC, following the concept of the President of the Republic Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Chilombo.

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Osomb was accompanied by the heads of the central departments and was greeted by Pierre Ilunga Mulamba and Omer Kapita Moke. At the workshop, the head of the agency noted the Director General's interest in territorial divisions and stressed the strategic importance of the Maluku Agency specializing in timber control. Key issues and development prospects were discussed, and the team's willingness to support the strategic initiatives of the General Directorate was confirmed.

The Director General confirmed the mandate for the restoration and modernization of the OCC, emphasizing the tasks of strengthening the trust and authority of the Bureau, technical re-equipment and improving the quality of services. The success of transformations depends on the joint efforts and responsibility of each member of the team.

Special attention is paid to social initiatives, including timely payment of salaries, financing of the needs of departments and expansion of medical insurance. The professor called for decency, professionalism and strict performance of duties, stressing the importance of fighting corruption and inappropriate actions. Efficiency will become the basis of management through an evaluation system that rewards achievements and punishes dishonesty.

The program of the visit included a visit to the Maluku Special Economic Zone (SEZ), where the delegation inspected industrial enterprises, including the Varun Beverages plant and Saphire Ceramics DRC. The CEO demonstrated his determination to strengthen partnerships with business entities by improving mechanisms for conformity assessment, quality control and consumer protection.

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