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(LUSAKATIMES) Government has no plans to reduce the powers of the Litunga-Sata

Government has no plans to reduce the powers of the Litunga-Sata
TIME PUBLISHED - Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 7:28 pm

Republican President Michael Sata has said that government has no plans to curtail the powers of the paramount Chief Litunga of western Province. Mr. Sata said that there are some opposition leaders in the country spreading rumors that government is working on a piece of legislation that will reduce the powers of The Litunga.

The head of state has indicated that the Litunga is no exception from the other o paramount chiefs in the country and that the government will not waste its time coming up with legislation to target an individual traditional leader.

Mr. Sata has since urged government officials and the newly appointed deputy minister of education Patrick Ngoma in particular to ensure that they explain government policies to the people of Zambia.

The President was speaking at statehouse this morning when he swore in Mr. Ngoma as deputy minister in the ministry of Education.

And Mr. Sata has urged Mr. Ngoma to work with his colleagues in the ministry of education in trying to improve the quality of education especially in the rural areas.

The President has observed the need for the government to also improve access to education in the country adding that government also plans to abolish the basic education system in the country.

Meanwhile, first lady Dr. Christine Kaseba- Sata has donated a Higer Luxury bus to St. Monica’s secondary school of eastern Province.

Handing over the bus at statehouse on behalf of the first lady, President Sata said Dr. Kaseba will also identify other schools in the country that are in need for transport facilities.

QFM

Labels: CHIEFS, LITUNGA, MICHAEL SATA

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