Information and Media Permanent Secretary, Thabo Kawana says government attaches great importance to education hence allocating K33 billion to the sector in the 2026 national budget.
Mr Kawana revealed that government will next year recruit over 3,000 teachers and offer free education to the children regardless of their status in society.
The media reports that Mr Kawana said this in Lusaka today when he officiated at the 5th graduation ceremony at Handmaid’s Sisters at Our Lady of Annunciation Convent school.
“Invest education in your children because it’s the best equaliser that will significantly transform one’s life. Government will endeavour that the education sector is supported through conducive learning environments to benefit both learners and teachers,” Mr Kawana said.
The Permanent Secretary also commended Handmaid’s Sisters and Our Lady of Annunciation Convent School for supplementing and providing quality education in line with government’s policy and vision 2030.
Mr Kawana disclosed that the government will construct and rehabilitate more schools across the country in its agenda of improving the education sector.
He emphasised that the power of education improves and transforms the nation.
He added that education is the best equaliser because there is so much that can be achieved when one is educated.
Mr Kawana urged parents and guardians to invest in education for rewards.
He also presented awards to deserving pupils that excelled with high marks.
