Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Jack Mwiimbu has urged staff in his Ministry to be professional and to ensure law and order as the country heads towards elections.
He has noted that the Ministry is the anchor of law and order, warning that any compromised conduct by staff has the potential to destabilise the peace prevailing in the country.
Mr Mwiimbu has stressed that peace and stability are key in ensuring that elections are free and fair.
The Minister said this during a farewell event hosted for him at the Ministry headquarters, in Lusaka.
Mr Mwimbu further commended the Ministry staff for their commitment and dedication to maintaining peace and stability in the country, ultimately creating an enabling environment for development to thrive.
He added that because of this the country has scored numerous developmental achievements such as increased investment and tourist visits, among others.
“You have made Zambia proud. You have heard the accolades that have been showered on Zambia, pertaining to economic development which is unprecedented”, he pointed out.
Speaking at the same event, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dickson Matembo thanked the Minister for his leadership in strengthening the Ministry’s mandate.
“You have successfully steered critical policy formulation processes, ensuring that our legal and policy frameworks remain relevant and responsive”, he said.
And in a vote of thanks, Director for Human Resource in the Ministry, Nicolyn Nyoni pledged, on behalf of the Ministry staff, to ensure the forthcoming elections are free and fair.
