Repubican Vice President, Rupiah Banda, has observed that resettlement schemes are a valuable strategy for spreading development expeditiously in the country.
Mr. Banda, however, pointed out that the success of resettlement schemes depends on the unity of settlers themselves.
The Vice President said this today when he addressed settlers at Harmony Resettlement Scheme to wrap up his tour of Southern Province.
He expressed happiness that the settlers are determined to make the scheme successful because of their various local iniatives to setting up social infrastructure such as schools and a clinic.
Mr. Banda also assured the settlers of government support to provide basic infrastructure in the area to help uplift their living standards.
He urged the community leadership to continue working hard in order to promote and achieve development in the area.
And Mr. Banda has assured the settlers that his office will secure enough fertilizer in the farming season.
He has further assured the settlers of government’s committment to ensuring that they obtain their title deeds for the land.
He reiterated that govefrnment will remain committed to uplifting their livelihood.
Mr. Banda also commended area MP for UPND Choma central, George Chizengwa, for his consistant efforts in partnering with government to bring development to the area.
And Mr. Chizengwa said the Veep’s visit to the area is a clear testimony of government’s commitment to improving people’s lives regardless of their political affilliation.
Mr. Chizengwa said he will remain committed and cooperate with government to deliver development to his cosntituency.
And Southern Province Deputy Minister Daniel Munkombwe said he will continue being action-orientied and partner with various stakehodlers in the province in ordeer to achieve positive results.
