The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has donated assorted items worth K140, 000 to Matero After Care Centre in Lusaka.
The donation of 60 mattresses, 60 blankets and assorted groceries, which is worth 140,000 Kwacha, has put smiles on the faces of these elderly people at the centre.
NAPSA Director General, Muyangwa Muyangwa says the organisation remains committed to undertaking initiatives that uplift communities and promote care, dignity, and inclusion.
Speaking at the Matero After Care Centre in Lusaka today, Mr Muyangwa said the donation demonstrates NAPSA’s continued commitment to social responsibility and community engagement.
He said the initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure that the institution remains responsive not only to its members but also to vulnerable groups within society.
“As NAPSA, our mandate goes beyond administering social security. We are deeply rooted in the communities we serve and recognise the importance of giving back in a meaningful and humane way,” he said.
Mr Muyangwa noted that it was the desire and hope of NAPSA that the gesture will supplement the efforts of the government in addressing the welfare of the aged people.
He said the elderly people are custodians of history and values, having contributed immensely to building society hence they deserve care, respect and support.
Mr Muyangwa has since commended the Matero After Care Centre management and staff for their dedication to the wellbeing of the elderly people despite challenging circumstances.
Meanwhile, Matero After Care Centre Security Officer-in-Charge, Christina Shawa, thanked NAPSA for the gesture saying it will go a long way in addressing the needs of the elderly people at the facility.
And one of the beneficiaries, Precious Kabwenge, commended NAPSA for the donation and urged the institution to continue with such gestures.
Great news indeed donations will like water from now until next year elections
and it will be most welcome
NAPSA is not for petty donations to old people’s homes. It’s for long term planning for all retired citizens. Go and study Muammar Gaddafi’s schemes for citizens and come and implement them. Even the Chinese can teach Zambia how to look after retirees. It certainly isn’t about little donations of salaula to old age homes. Where is the money from our mines when Switzerland is comfortably enjoying profits from Mufulira?