The United Party for National Development (UPND) youth league in Kalumbila District have Commended government under the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema for the remarkable social and economic development that has taken place in the district.
Dennis Kabembe, speaking for District Youth Chairperson Charles Malasha, commended government investments in infrastructure, education, health, and agriculture, highlighting their impact on Kalumbila’s development.
He said this during the celebration of the enactment of the constitution amendment bill number seven into law held at Kisasa area in Kalumbila District over the weekend.
Mr Kabembe said as youths they were happy on the positive future outlook and the potential that lies ahead adding that they were grateful for government’s initiatives aimed at empowering the welfare of young people citing the skills training programs, entrepreneurship support and job creation opportunities.
“These initiatives are a clear indication that the government is committed to our development and well-being of youths in this District,” he said.
Mr Kabembe recognised government’s efforts to addressing the challenges they face of unemployment, lack of access to education and healthcare.
“These challenges are real and we appreciate the government’s commitment to finding solutions,”Mr Kabembe said.
Mr Kabembe thanked President Hakainde Hichilema for believing in young people and investing in their future.
He said President Hakainde’s sound leadership has given them hope and confidence in their abilities to shape the future of Kalumbila and the country as a whole.
“We are proud to be part of a government that prioritises the needs of its citizens, especially the youths,” he noted.
He pledged on behalf of the youths in Kalumbila to continue working hard, be innovating and contributing to the development of the district and the country as a while.
“We will take advantage of the opportunities available to us and strive to be the leaders our District needs. We will also hold our leaders accountable and ensure that they deliver on their promises,
“We say thank you to the government and our leaders for their unwavering support. We look forward to a brighter future and a prosperous Zambia. We are confident that with the government support, we will achieve our full potential and build a better future for ourselves and the future generations,” he said.
Mr Kabembe call upon youths to join in the development journey and progress, make a difference and build a better future for Kalumbila and the country.
Speaking at the same event Kalumbila Town Council Chairperson Shadrick Munjunga said Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has so far delivered meaningful and unprecedented infrastructure development in the area.
Mr Munjunga said the increased Ward development fund from K600,000 to K4,000,000 per Ward in the Constituency, will bring more development closer to the people.
