Former Inspector General of Police (IG) Silas Ngangula has been honoured by Queen Elizabeth II for his close working relationship with St. John Cymru of Wales and his dedication to charity works.
Mr. Ngangula who is among over 20, exceptional St. John members worldwide has been personally approved by the Queen and will be invested as member and officer of the Order of St. John.
The Former IG was honoured with other members at a special Festival Service and Investure ceremony held at St. Woolos Newport Cathedral last weekend on June 19, 2010.
This is according to a statement released to ZANIS in Lusaka on Monday by Second Secretary for Press at the Zambian High Commission in London, Rejoice Lukumba.
Mr. Lukumba said the investure services honours members of the community who have dedicated many hours to support charity in various ways.
He said Mr. Ngangula who was admitted to the Order of St. John as an Officer has since dedicated his work for St. John in Zambia.
He said under him, the partnership between St. John Cymru Wales and Zambia has helped to promote the development of youths from all principalities.
Mr. Lukumba added that the Wales group has also experienced a safe structured programme of teaching first aid and other life saving skills in Zambia while being immersed in cultural diverse regardless of their socio-economical background.
He said volunteers at St. John Cymru Wales have made five trips to Zambia where they have conducted various training through the train the trainer course for youth leaders development.
Mr. Lukumba said the security of full financial support for the youth progarmmes in Zambia with significant funding from the Welsh Assembly and the Wales council has helped disadvantaged youths in rural areas.
The Order of St. John is a major International charity accredited to the United Nations whose organisation provides first aid health care and support services in over 40 countries.
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There is someone making good use of their time after retirement
Kabonde should also consider retiring and going to do some charity work in RB’s vilage
Was Ngangula a sell-out? Former IGs should have nothing to do with foreign powers.
Congratulations to him. For once someone is painting a good image for Zambia.
How much is involved here? Share the Pounds please!
Well done Silas, at least you are doing something worthwhile in your retirement. Kabonde doing the same after next year? Not quite, this one will be behind bars at Mukobeko maximum growing cabbages for the agricultural show – a worthy cause too.