The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development on Thursday inaugurated the Oniipa Town Council office building constructed at a cost of N . dollars 19 million . Speaking at the inauguration ceremony , Urban and Rural Development Minister Erastus Uutoni said town councils are responding to the developmental needs of their people . The new office building , he said , will bring development and service delivery closer to the people while serving the inhabitants of Oniipa town . He encouraged community members to play their part and pay for the services rendered . ' I am informed that some community members do not want to pay their bills , so let us work together to upgrade Oniipa ,' the minister said . He further urged the community to safeguard the infrastructure whilst enjoying the benefits that come with it . ' Let us all hold hands in the spirit of Harambee and shun the evil of vandalism to safeguard this building as it forms part of the establishment of the future development and prosperity of the settlement and its people ,' Uutoni said . Oniipa constituency councillor , Vilho Nuunyango called upon members of the business community to work together in developing the town . ' I call upon all stakeholders , council members , traditional authorities , business leaders and community members to work together in unity to bring about development and create opportunities at the town ,' said Nuunyango . Source: The Namibia News Agency