ECZ to intensify voter education in schools

Solwezi District Voter Education Coordinator (DVEC) Esther Chirwa says the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) will in addition to other voter education strategies intensify usage of Voter Education School Clubs (VESC) to disseminate information.

Ms Chirwa says  VESCs can play a critical role in voter education.

In an interview with ZANIS in Solwezi today, Ms Chirwa disclosed that ECZ has trained 21 Voter Education School Club Matrons, District Voter Education Committee Members and Officers from Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS).

And Solwezi Boys Secondary School VESC Matron, Faith Mushimuko said the clubs will help raise responsible and patriotic citizens.

And DVEC Vice – Chairperson Mulima Jack implored DVEC members to utilize the acquired skills to conduct effective voter education.