Mweetwa reaffirms importance of family ties

Minister of Information and Media Cornelius Mweetwa has reaffirmed President Hakainde Hichilema’s stance on strong family units as a foundation of a stable society.

Mr Mweetwa says that through strong family units, society is able to raise children that become responsible citizens and contribute to national development.

The Minister said this at a wedding ceremony of Bernard Chomba, son to senior Chief Puta of Chiengi District and the bride, Mulenga Mwenda, last night in Lusaka.

He also acknowledged that through the nuptials, there is promotion of national unity as the couple hails from different regions of the country.

Mr Mweetwa noted that this is important for the government as it shows that Zambians are one people and must live as such.

And the Minister delivered a message of a successful happy family life for the newlyweds, while urging them to continue learning because marriage is an institution ordained by God.

“I have just come to put a stamp of authority on a successful marriage. It is the wish of the President that this marriage will endure the challenges of life,” the Minister said.

He thanked both the Chomba and Mwenda families for training their children well by ensuring that Bernard and Mulenga enter their holy matrimony in a dignified manner.

And senior Chief Puta of Chiengi District urged the couple to be each other’s keeper stating that each shall play their role accordingly to build a strong union.

Senior Chief Puta further appreciated all those who contributed towards the successful marriage ceremony.

Meanwhile, the traditional leader used the opportunity to urge politicians not to be advocates of division and confusion in the country by bringing issues of tribes and regions, which affect the general citizenry.

To seal the marriage, President Hichilema through his representative, Mr Mweetwa gifted the couple five heifers, while the Minister also gifted the couple K20, 000 and two heifers.