The Ministry of Tourism has commenced stakeholder consultations on the review of three (3) bills under the National Heritage Conservation Commission (NHCC) in Muchinga Province.
NHCC Executive Director Kagosi Mwamulowe says the reviewing of the bills is aimed at strengthening the protection, preservation and management of the country’s unique cultural and natural legacy.
ZANIS reports that speaking when he paid a courtesy call on Muchinga Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Brian Sichande at his office Chinsali yesterday, Mr Mwamulowe stated that for the bills to be responsive to the needs of the Ministry, there is need for stakeholder consultations.
He mentioned that the 3 bills being reviewed are the Heritage Regulations Bill, National Museums Bill and the National Heritage Bill.
“The new Government approach is to make sure that we have institutions that are managing affairs whilst others are providing an oversight on the regulatory function, hence the involvement of various stakeholders,” he added.
Mr Mwamulowe further explained that the heritage resources are not only limited to public enjoyment but should also contribute towards economic development.
The Executive Director also expressed optimism that the contributions of stakeholders towards the review of the bills will add value in helping to enact the bill into law.
And Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary Mathews Chilekwa who was represented by the Deputy Permanent Secretary Brian Sichande, said the stakeholder’s consultations of the 3 bills are timely.
Rev Chilekwa charged that the collaborative efforts of departments in the Ministry of Tourism towards the review of the bill is highly commendable.
He stated that for proper service delivery to be actualised, there is need to ensure that the latest programmes are infiltrated into the old ones to make them sustainable.
“This move will help maximise potential in this area and I think you have embarked on this programme at the right time,” he added.
Rev Chilekwa further assured of continued Government support towards programmes being implemented under the Ministry of Tourism in Muchinga Province.
