THE United Part for National Development (UPND) says the government has created a business environment and job opportunities for young people.

UPND National Youth Chairman Gilbert Liswaniso said when he featured on ZNBC Sunday Interview that the government has recruited close to two hundred thousand youths in the Civil service and other sectors since it assumed office in 2021.

Mr Liswaniso added that the government has empowered youths with various skills under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to enable them to participate in economic activities in their respective constituencies.

He, however, acknowledged the frustration of some youths that feel neglected by the party and dispelled assertions that only UPND youths are benefiting from the government.

Mr.Liswaniso stressed that government resources are for all Zambians.

He emphasized, the need for such youths to approach issues with dialogue and respect as opposed to rushing to social media and using vulgar language.

 “It is not true that only UPND youths are benefiting, it is everyone, some of these youths do not want to form cooperatives, they default on loans and do not want to participate in programmes such as Cash for Work. These resources are for all Zambians,” he said.

And Mr Liswaniso says his party takes serious issues of discipline stating that the party uses suspension and expulsion to discipline erring youths.

He said the UPND will not allow a few individuals to destroy the reputation of the party.