The current road network—primarily a lone tarred road connecting Wulensi (Nanumba South District) to Kpandai and onward to Krachi Nchumuru District in the Oti Region—pauses trade, school commutes, and access to essential services.

Here’s what residents and stakeholders need to know and what it could take to accelerate road improvements.

Key Road Facts

Primary artery: A single tarred road connects Wulensi (Nanumba South) to Kpandai, with routes extending toward Krachi Nchumuru in the Oti region.

Overall condition: The broader road network is described as poor, with many feeder roads in need of rehabilitation and upgrade.

Connectivity gaps: Limited route options constrain movement for people and goods, impacting markets, healthcare access, and education.

Why Roads Matter in Kpandai

Economic lifeline: Reliable roads unlock market access for farmers, traders, and small businesses, reducing transport costs and post-harvest losses.

Social cohesion: Better roads boost access to schools, clinics, and social services, strengthening community resilience.

Investment magnet: Upgrading roads can attract public and private investment, stimulate job creation, and spur regional integration.

What Needs to Happen (Actionable Priorities)

Accelerate road rehabilitation: Targeted reconstruction and resurfacing of primary and feeder roads to withstand seasonal wear.

Expand backbone connectivity: Develop an alternative, all-weather corridor to reduce over-reliance on a single route.

Seasonal resilience plans: Implement culverts, drainage, and maintenance schedules to minimize road degradation during rains.

Public-private partnerships: Leverage PPPs to finance, build, and maintain critical road segments.

Community involvement: Local input on maintenance priorities and feedback mechanisms to ensure durability and user satisfaction.

Impact for Residents and Businesses

Reduced travel time and logistics costs

Safer, more reliable commutes for students, health workers, and traders

Enhanced access to markets beyond the district, boosting regional trade

Long-term economic growth through improved integration with Nanumba South and Krachi Nchumuru