Without the involvement of young people, according to President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA, genuine progress cannot be accomplished.
Youths have also been urged by President HICHILEMA to participate in government initiatives aimed at enhancing their wellbeing.
He claims that as young people are the driving force behind the development of the country, government has implemented initiatives like free education and bursaries for colleges and universities.
President HICHILEMA emphasized that youngsters collaborating with many stakeholders can improve Zambia during this year’s Youth Day celebrations in Kitwe.
Moreover, President HICHILEMA stated that efforts are being made by the government to address issues harming the black mountain’s activities.
ELVIS NKANDU, the minister of youth, sport, and the arts, praised young people for their contribution to the social and economic advancement of the nation.
The topic for this year, according to Copperbelt Minister ELISHA MATAMBO, underscores the need of including young in the process of national development.