CITIZENS should put aside personal interests and celebrate the Independence Day while observing Covid-19 health guidelines, Chief Mumena of Kalumbila has advised.
The Kaonde chief said with covid-19 guidelines in place, people should participate in Independence celebrations without being inhibited.
Chief Mumena said that in his chiefdom people had been adequately sensitized on how to celebrate this year’s Independence amidst covid-19 and on what they need to do.
He was speaking in an interview.
“The people have been adequately sensitized on covid-19 and on what they need to do. I think the Ministry of Health has given enough guidance on what we need to do during Independence celebrations,” he said.
The traditional leader said people in his chiefdom were set for the celebrations of this year’s Independence anniversary and that they had lined up a number of activities such as soccer matches, netball and cultural dances.
He said Independence celebrations reminded people of who they are and on how much they contributed to build Zambia.
“I am saying indeed building Zambia is our responsibility and no one else is going to build it if we don’t build Zambia. We, therefore, call upon citizens to be proud of Zambia…proud and free,” Chief Mumena said.
The traditional leader called for political tolerance among the citizens, saying they should be proud and free and support Zambia at 56 year of independence. – ZANIS
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