Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) Director General, Nason Banda has urged citizens to uphold the values of discipline, peace, unity and integrity as the country commemorates the legacy of Zambia’s First Republican President Kenneth Kaunda.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with the media, Mr Banda says the late statesman’s principles remain a cornerstone for national development as the country continues to benefit from the foundation he laid.
“The values of discipline, peace, unity and integrity that Dr Kaunda championed are key to Zambia’s continued development and must be upheld by all citizens,” he said.
Mr Banda said there is need for political leaders and public servants to reflect on late Dr Kaunda’s leadership style by prioritising service to the people over personal gain.
“Public office must be about service, like in the UNIP era, leaders served the nation selflessly and left the office with nothing, this is the mindset we must restore in today’s governance,” Mr Banda said.
Mr Banda further emphasised the importance of integrity in the management of public resources, stating that accountability and transparency are essential for sustainable national progress.
He also emphasised the need for institutions to uphold ethical standards, noting that integrity is critical in strengthening public trust and promoting good governance.
“Commemorating Dr Kaunda should go beyond symbolic remembrance, but translate into practical adherence to the values he espoused,” he said.
we had the leadership code sir reintroduce it in a refined form, bring back civil service examinations and departmental exams replace humanism part 1 and 2 with Ethics and Integrity.