Copperbelt University Workers Union president, Humprey Lungu, says the failure by responsible government employees to distribute the K 900 billion developmental funds to areas of need is regrettable and should not be allowed to continue.
Mr Lungu said in Mazabuka when he officiated at this year’s Labour Day celebrations that it is painful to learn that funds that were allocated for developmental programmes last year could not be channelled to needy areas despite districts submiting their developmental plans.
He said government should take necessary corrective measures to ensure that funds meant for developmental programmes are sent direct to district councils to avoid bureacracy.
Mr Lungu said his union will not allow such bureacracy among government officers charged with a responsibility to distribute funds to frustrate development.
Meanwhile Mr Lunngu has commended President Mwanawasa for declaring Zero tolerance against corruption.
Mr Lungu, however, said it is unfair for some Cabinet ministers and other senior government officials to pretend that they are in support of President Mwanawasa’s crusade against corruption when they were not.
He observed that the fight against corruption is one-sided because the President has no one to support him.
