State keen to better people’s lives – Siliya

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:49:56 +0000

By BUUMBA CHIMBULU

GOVERNMENT has observed that more still needs to be done to ensure that the growth in the economy trickles down to the poor and helps them to afford a decent living which includes adequate nutrition, among others.

Chief Government spokesperson, Dora Siliya, observed that much as Government was doing well economically and on other fronts, it was aware that more needed to be done to ensure it created an affordable living standard among citizens.

Ms. Siliya said that Government had to work on the state of many bridges and feeder roads, especially during the rainy season.

“I am aware that much work needs to be done in the area of cheap and accessible financing especially for new businesses, jobs for the youth, early disbursements of farmers’ subsidy on the e-voucher and enhanced access to medical and education facilities. Coupled with lack of electricity supply, our rural areas are in need of investment, especially from the private sector,” she said.

She was speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka yesterday.

Meanwhile, Ms. Siliya said she would remain open to receive feedback on how those in Government could effectively deliver development to the citizens and co-exist with various stakeholders, including those from the opposition.

She has urged all Zambian’s to be patriotic and put their nation first.

“We must put Zambia first and start a new path today. But not in a manner that isolates oneself on the basis of tribe, religion, political affiliation, race or even social standing,” she said.

“Let us put Zambia first by saying and doing that which will make our country stay united and remain peaceful and a beacon of hope and opportunity for all,” she said.