Republican President Rupiah Banda has directed the Ministry of Education to work closely with the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) in keeping drugs out schools.
In a speech read for him by Education Minister Dora Siliya during the re-launch campaign of Education for all by 2015 in Lusaka today, Mr. Banda says he is saddened by the increasing cases of under age consumption of alcohol, drug abuse and teenage pregnancies and marriages.
Mr. Banda who has also instructed the local authority in the country to firmly deal with any Bar found entertaining under aged patrons says that alcohol producers to be sensitive when advertising their products.
The President says his government recognizes children with special education needs and that it will soon construct a school for the deaf in Lusaka at a cost 30 billion Kwacha and a center of excellence for children with various special education needs.
He has urged parents to ensure that their children do not deviate from the path of education adding that positive communication in families will influence and inspire children to refrain from vices distract them from school.
Mr. Banda has also called on the youths in the country to be responsible and concentrate on education if they are to be better adults in future.
Meanwhile, Kenya Airways has sponsored 9 children from different schools in the country to undertake an educational tour to Kenya.
The pupils ranging from grades 8 to 12 have been selected by their provincial education officers based on their commitment.
Kenya Airways Chief Executive Officer Titus Naikuni says the gesture is in line with the company’s corporate social responsibility in areas where it operates.
Mr. Naikuni says the Airline has chosen to support education because the poverty that most African countries experience cannot be eradicated without Education.
He says his company will build linkages between African universities where students will exchange information aimed at creating sustainable development.
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Whats the strategy…ever heard of enhancing P.E? It’s not rocket science, improved physical education leads into increased numbers in sports participation and if sustained, it mutates into improved sports and recreation facilities i.e. underpins sports development and builds community cohesion. Overall results will see reduced crime and drug related offences. :-w
Well said ,but as number 1 as put it let them promote physical Education programs.High time Mr travelling Lupiya came up with such a plan.