–President Hakainde Hichilema has assured the people of Muchinga Province of increased development in the region.
ZANIS reports Mr Hichilema said that despite Muchinga not being a stronghold for the ruling party, the new dawn administration will continue embarking on developmental projects in the area.
Speaking during a public meeting held at Mwaba Primary School grounds in Chinsali today, President Hichilema stated that the New Dawn administration’s agenda is to deliver development in all parts of the country.
The Head of State added that he will remain committed to uplifting the living standards of people through increased job creation.
“Everyone will receive a fair share of development because we love you, the people of Muchinga and Zambia at large,” he stressed.
President Hichilema mentioned that through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), the Government will ensure that the people of Chinsali receive the much-needed development, especially since it is the birthplace of the late first President Dr Kenneth Kaunda.
Meanwhile, Mafinga Member of Parliament, Robert Chabinga has commended President Hakainde Hichilema for achieving a lot of successes within two years of being in office.
Mr Chabinga stated that President Hichilema’s debt restructuring achievement will help boost the economy of the country of which Muchinga Province will also be a beneficiary.
“Let us support this man, the President of the Republic of Zambia, to move this country forward through economic development,” he said.
Mr Chabinga who is also the leader of the opposition, commended the Government for improving the education sector through the construction of various classroom blocks in Mafinga district.
And Speaking during the same event, Minister of Transport and Logistics, Frank Tayali reaffirmed the Government’s commitment aimed at improving the transport sector through the construction of an airport in Chinsali district.
Mr Tayali said the Government will soon embark on the airport project in the district in a bid to enhance easy movement through air transport.
“Your President saw it prudent to bring an airport here so that you can reduce the long hours that you spend on the Great North Road,” he stated.
President Hakainde Hichilema was in Chinsali district to grace the celebrations for the 100th birthday of the late Dr Kenneth Kaunda at Lubwa Mission.
