President Edgar Lungu has noted that Western Province is endowed with a variety of natural resources that must be harnessed to transform the province into a major economic hub and contribute more significantly to the economic growth and development of the entire country.
President Lungu says Western Province is a strategic province endowed with arable land suitable for the cultivation of cashew nuts, rice, timber and cassava, among others.
He says the province also has water bodies that can make aquaculture thrive as well as a rich culture, which increases its potential in tourism as it hosts the famous Kuomboka ceremony, the Sioma waterfalls and national parks.
The Head of State said this in Western Province yesterday afternoon when he graced the Patriotic Front Provincial conference in Western Province.
“This function is not just about electing Provincial leadership but it is a bonding ceremony that endears the party leadership with the rest of the party membership. This function is a catalyst for grassroots membership mobilisation for our people-driven party,” the President said.
And President Lungu has observed that the PF’s past, present and future successes can neither be sustained nor surpassed without embracing the virtues of discipline, humility, unity, collective effort, persistence, resilience, and faith.
He cautioned members of the party not to allow the progress achieved so far, to make them become complacent and lose the desire to want to do much more for the Zambian people.
The Head of State added that the work for the Patriotic Front of serving the Zambian citizenry is not yet finished and that there is still much more that needs to be accomplished.
“We must avoid doubt, divisions, inaction, and refuse to give in to the temptation of putting our self-interests above the interests of other people and the nation. As a party and as a nation at large, we have a responsibility to rise above whatever may confront us,” he emphasised.
The President added “Let’s encourage the spirit of hard work and innovation and foster peace within our party. United we stand, divided we fall. Let us embrace the power of collective action and faith, to overcome the challenges of our time,”
President Lungu has further advised his party members not to allow the lies, fear mongering, and divisive words of what he called prophets of doom to poison their minds, weaken their patriotism, sever their solidarity and to also bring havoc to the nation.
He urged the party to refuse to fall into the trap of cynicism, tribalism and regionalism tactics used by those who wish to go back to old strategies used by colonialists of divide and rule by putting one tribe against another.
“We must prevent this colonialism mindset from taking root in us and in our children today and not tomorrow for tomorrow may be too late. Let us all adopt a nationalistic approach that sees the nation first before the tribe that sees and pursues the benefits of society above self-interests.
President Lungu also urged the participants to let the Western Province Party Conference be symbolic of a new beginning for the Patriotic Front in the province as well as the rest of the country.
He advised the gathering to congratulate each other and offer hands of friendship to those who will not make it after the results are announced.
Just imagine, THOSE books that we used to read from grade 3 to 7 written by STORY TELLER.eg kalumbi Banda, jelita and mulenga.so sometimes we need to b carefull with these visits and stories that we get towards election.they think they will b forever lie as they always does.who doesn’t no that Zambia has everything?u even Wonder.
This man is very funny.. Kikikikiki
Lol….
Yes, western province does have a lot og natural resources and the PF government is capable of turning that into a place of great economic activity
I personally believe in the leadership of President Lungu because i have seen all the good he has done so far
I guess you live in either forest 27 or former ministry of foreign affairs land in ibex hill or you are one of the tenderprenuers or unquafied incompetent public service appointees!!! An ordinary Zambian sees a shrinking economy and worst governance system while their president laugh!!! True that freedom of idiocy is allowed!
Black people are meant to stay in the bush or forest. Cheap roads and fly over bridges and you call that Good things….
You are not mentally OK kwati mwe
Apa che ni ECL mpaka 2021
Why does he speak like he’s not in power; as if he’s in opposition campaigning.
Asa Amisi what makes you say that? As far as I’m concerned, he is just trying to figure out the parts he hasnt worked on in this country and then work on them
Wiseman Muzaza His statement where he’s acknowledging that Western resources has resources that can transform the province into major economic hub and contribute to the economy.
This man is visionary and he has the needs of the Zambian people at heart
Wiseman Muzaza if joking was a person
Wiseman Muzaza visionary leaders lead wit wisdom and have high regard for rule of law he is totally the opposite , ruling by deception is his style, and one who has high affinity towards corruption
Ati visionary ? ? ? ? a joker praising a bigger joker
Fusekeni
Zamaya Sinvula Wangali lol nice ? one boss
I don’t think Edgar Lungu sees it as his number one duty to ensure that this country holds together. Cracks in the mortar that holds the bricks that constitute Zambia are clear but instead of mending them, Edgar Lungu chooses to widen them. He talks only to those he likes. He has no time for those he dislikes. That is not appropriate behaviour by a republican president. Zambia is made up of people from different tribes and also those from other countries who hv chosen to make Zambia their home.
That’s fufuveve!! Economic hub with no proper road or rail connection?? No stable energy supply?
This is when he is realizing that western has potential to contribute to the economy of this country after good 8years in power shame.
Simz Grey kalumbi banda
So all this time ECL never knew this. Seriously Zambians let’s be serious when voting. You can’t say this a the last stage of your teams
Keith Mulenga ubututu walifulisha mu Zambia.
All this time, you would wonder.
Moosa Mate imagine
Lilya kawa
You have failed! LEAVE! For crying out loud. Just GO!
HHHHHHHH 2021,2021,2021
Common knowledge
That’s true your Excellency… Utupuba will continue arguing
Very wise words your excellency. We will ensure that Zambian benefit from these resources unlike that crook hh who sold out our mines for peanuts during privatisation. A vote for hh means voting for him to come and do the same thing again. Do you want him near any of our resources? Think carefully Zambians.
I forgot to add that the pictures look wonderful. Unlike the red from the upnd regalia which symbolizes blood and evil
They will argue against these important points Mr President but keep working because we believe in you
He just wants your votes. Please vote wisely. I saw the Mongu Lusaka road, it’s a mess. There’s high unemployment in Mongu, the health care is non existent. I am calling all my friends and relatives to vote wisely.
Resources which must be exploited for the benefit of the people… Thank you for your leadership
Western Province is the new PF strong hold
Western province is really blessed with many natural resources and if put to good use can really make the place a better place
This page has a lot of fake profiles commenting its best to avoid it
When is that because August 2021 isn’t far
Some of the comments are ubsurd, it seems that we don’t see the potential and utilize on them until we are told to do so. We can not keep on complaining about what the President is doing or not doing one person can not change the way we live and the system by himself or herself we need to contribute a little as well and be patriotic going forward, and the only forward is having an idea and talk to someone who can see into your idea and help you, not just relying on the government handouts in everything. I don’t mean that the government should not help but let the government help those with tangible ideas, that’s what I’m saying, by the way, I’m a none partisan.
Western province can definitely be made into a great town if the resources are used wisely
Mwashibukeni Mr President Edgar Changes Lungu. Your job is to lead and govern, not telling us stories of what we already. You can’t govern by being on the road 24/7 for 362 days. What you do is not leadership. You have never been a president but a wondered for 6 years. The entire country has been on autopilot for too long. Nowonder we have so many problems. You can’t lead. The question is why do you want to continue in the job you don’t want and can’t perform. You failed as a Lawyer and you have failed as a leader! That’s why no one wants you including your party, except for the few that you do corrupt deals with.
Your time to go has come. Have some wisdom and leave peacefully. I know you might be scared of some illegitimate dealings you committed. You have to leave that to the…