First Lady Thandiwe Banda has urged Zambians to perceive education as a means of getting out of poverty and a starting point for prosperity.
Mrs. Banda noted government has already made a deliberate policy of supporting young Zambians to have access to education.
Mrs. Banda said there is now need for Zambian parents to take advantage of this police and send their children to school.
She added that there was need to provide equal access to both girls and boys especially in rural areas.
She was speaking at State House today during the third First Lady for a Day Mentorship programme.
She explained that it for this reason that the programme is structured to empowering rural girls and boys with life skills in order to build their self confidence and instill passion and provide career guidance.
Mrs. Banda stated that it is difficult to achieve the best in life without proper education, adding that this is why education should be made a priority and a passport to any country’s development.
She further encouraged the participants in the programme to work hard and contribute to national development by achieving their education goals.
The First Lady has also thanked Stanbic Bank for its continued commitment to empowering rural communities in which they operate through programmes such as the Junior Achievement Zambia (JA Z).
Earlier, JA-Zambia Board Chairperson David Chakonta expressed happiness with the First Lady’s commitment to supporting the education sector in Zambia.
Mr. Chakonta said through the First Lady’s support, JA-Zambia will continue to empower young people with entrepreneurial and financial literacy for them to realize their potential and noble purpose.
And Stanbic Bank Managing Director Dennis Kennedy disclosed that his bank has spent over K120 million in providing support to education programmes especially among the vulnerable groups in society.
Mr. Kennedy reiterated his bank’s support towards initiatives targeted at improving the education sector in the country.
The First Lady for a Day Mentorship programme aimed at identifying school going children between the age s of 14 and 18 and impart them with knowledge in various life skills.
The 18 participants drawn from all the nine provinces of the country were awarded with certificates for successfully completing the Mentorship programme.
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Dayz re numbered zoona ba Thandiwe …..kwena ichalo nachipwa.
very true. The best investment in a family, village, district, province and country is Education. I salute you teachers worldwide for their immense contribution to mankind. Thandiwe deserves accolades on this front. She is a humble teacher that has kept her roots and communication with the community.
Salutations Madam
Yes, Thandiwe, well spoken more especially when you are a wife of the veep and you are getting paid for the job you never did, and you continue getting paid even when your husband, your own husband encourages you to steal from poor schools and poor pupils as a GHOST WORKER. Up to now you have never even thought of refunding or apologizing to the nation. Yes, “we will respect your statements”.
“Mrs. Banda said there is now need for Zambian parents to take advantage of this police and send their children to school.” DOES IT MEAN THE POLICE WILL HELP PARENTS TO SEND CHILDREN TO SCHOOL???
awe bamayo aba balikwata amano ukuchila maureen na vera she has shown pure maturity at state house keep it mama