Lusaka Province Permanent Secretary Robert Kamalata has urged parents to take advantage of the free education policy.

Speaking when he officiated at the Youth Day Celebrations in Rufunsa District, Mr Kamalata says education is the key to a successful future and for the betterment of every country.

Mr Kamalata disclosed that government is setting up farm blocks in Rufunsa to foster development in the district and the nation at large.

ZANIS reports that he further encouraged the youths to be peaceful regardless of their political affiliation. 

Mr Kamalata expressed gratitude to the youths for braved the rains to attend Youth Day commemoration.

He also explained that President Hichilema is concerned about the drought that has hit most parts of the country including Rufunsa District.

Mr Kamalata has since assured the country that no one will die of hunger because government is putting measures in place to mitigate the situation.

Speaking at the same occasion Rufunsa District Commissioner Mr Richard Mabena said Youth Day is an important event on the national calendar as it provides an opportunity for government and stakeholders to recognise the youths contributions to national development in  the country. 

” Youths should be proactive and refrain from engaging themselves in practising bad vices and also to take advantage of the free education policy “said Mr Mabena”

Meanwhile, a youth representative Jones Kokowe thanked president Hakainde Hichilema for introducing free education.

Mr KoKowe encouraged all the youths in the country to take key interest in education and also embrace God as it is the beginning of wisdom