Chongwe District Commissioner Evans Lupiya has flagged off the distribution of 600 bags of relief rice to vulnerable households affected by the 2024/2025 drought across all 21 wards of the district.
The relief, provided through the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU), is part of government’s ongoing interventions to cushion vulnerable groups from food insecurity.
Speaking during the flag-off ceremony in Central Ward, Dr. Lupiya said government has ensured that no citizen died of hunger during the drought, as food and other resources were distributed to affected communities.
“During the drought period, government under the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema ensured that no person died of hunger as food items and other resources were given to affected groups of people. This was because it is our duty as government to take care of your welfare when disasters strike,” Dr. Lupiya said.
He urged recipients to use the rice to feed their families and avoid selling it.
Head-woman Kabeleka, representing Senior Chieftainess Nkomeshya Mukamaambo’s Chiefdom, described the gesture as noble and commended government’s efforts to ensure food security.
She pledged continued support from traditional leadership for government-led programmes aimed at uplifting livelihoods.
Guess who the speech was written by ???