Government says it is committed to advancing the welfare of youths by supporting them through different economic activities.
Speaking during the Miss Youth Solwezi final pageant event, Northern-Western province deputy permanent secretary, Luckson Mulumbi says Government has put in place interventions aimed at empowering young people such as School bursaries, Constituency development Fund CDF loans and grants among others.
The Deputy Permanent Secretary adds that the Government commits to supporting Institutions and organisations that work towards empowering youths.
Mr Mulumbi further called on Government institutions and the private sector to take interest in the Miss Solwezi pageantry and use the models as ambassadors and service promoters, noting that it is one way of nurturing potential and inspiring positive change among young people.
Additionally, the Deputy Permanent Secretary encouraged the contestants of the Miss Solwezi to use Media platforms to spread positive messages and inspire others.
He called upon the winner of the pageant to be active in the community and help mentor young girls into positive behavior, self-belief and influencing communities for a better cause.
He added that the Miss Youth title should be used as a voice for young entrepreneurs and those that dream to contribute to national development.
Six young girls were the finalists with one expected to be crowned Miss Youth Solwezi.
Government hails anything these days next will be the rising sun
Monga ni boza. I’m trying very hard to see what the government is trying to say here and failing to share its enthusiastic involvement in a beauty contest. Anyway it’s election time. Anything goes