The minister of state for works, Musa Ecweru has directed for the immediate works between Nadunget and Moroto town stretch, which is in a very poor state.

Ecweru made the directive yesterday as he commissioned the Moroto construction materials laboratory, which has been erected along Nakapiripirit road in Nawanatau, Loputuk sub-county adjacent to Gulu university-Moroto campus.

The minister apologised for the poor workmanship by the contractor, noting that the state of the road in that stretch is a manifestation of showdy work.

He added that the contractor could have used low quality construction materials, but noted that with the materials laboratory in place, it will help to address such challenges.

The tough talking Ecweru assured the people of Karamoja that the ministry of works and transport will summon officials from Uganda National Roads Authority-UNRA over the matter and he promised a remedy.

The state of the Moroto-Soroti road constructed less than ten years ago is appalling, with several deaths and injuries recorded along the Nadunget-Moroto stretch, which has developed huge potholes.