President Lungu dates North Western Province on a tour of duty

By Clinton Masumba in Kitwe

President Edgar Lungu is today expected in North Western Province for a three day working visit under the new normal.

North Western Province Minister Natheniel Mubukwanu has confirmed the development at a media briefing in Solwezi.

Mr. Mubukwanu said the President will visit Chavuma, Kabompo, Ikelenge, Kasempa, Kalumbila and Mwinilunga districts.

He said in Chavuma, President Lungu will inspect phase three of the construction of Chavuma District Hospital which is at 98 percent and later on, meet Chief Lingozhi, Headmens and party officials.

Mr. Mubukwanu stated that the Head of State in Kabompo, will tour the Provincial Medical Stores Hub and have a meeting with Senior Chief Sekufele and the Headmen.

"President Edgar Lungu will also visit Ikelenge district where he is scheduled to tour Ikelenge Secondary School, meet traditional leaders among them Chief Nyakaseya,  Ikelenge, Mwininyilamba and Headmens," Mubukwanu added.

He said in Kasempa President Lungu will meet Senior Chief Kasempa and Chief Ingwe, as well as have a meeting with party officials before touring Kasempa main market adding that on Saturday, the President will be in Mwinilunga where he will officiate at the Aqua Culture Field Day in Chief Kanyama's Chiefdom and later on meet Chief Kanyama at his Palace.

This will be President Edgar Lungu's first visit to North Western Province since the Country recorded its first coronavirus case.