Luangwa District in Lusaka Province has received 600 bags of rice from the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) to strengthen the food security for vulnerable households in case of an emergency.
Each of the 600 bags weighs 50 kilogrammes.
Luangwa District Commissioner, Luke Chikani, who received the consignment on behalf of the district, says the food stuff will be handy especially during this rain season.
Mr Chikani says due to the geographical location of the district, there are possibilities of cases of flash floods or roofs being blown off some houses as the district is prone to storms.
He said this move by the government has put the district in a better position to swiftly respond to any food shortages that may arise.
“The provision of the bags of rice by the government shows the government’s endless commitment to ensure that vulnerable households are food secure,” Mr Chikani said.
Mr Chikani has since commended the government for its continued support in improving the welfare of citizens.
