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Northern Province Minister, Hon. Leonard Mbao, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to improve the plight of women in the country.
Gracing this year’s International Women’s Day in Kasama district today, Mr Mbao said government has taken steps to empower women through the CDF (Constituency Development Fund) which has a component for youths and women.
Mr Mbao explained that realistic development cannot take place if women are not incorporated in the development agenda.
He has since urged women to harness opportunities set aside by the government to invest in different businesses in order to contribute to economic growth.
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Kasama District Commissioner, Annie Paul, has called on women to rise above board and take advantage of the prevailing favourable environment to access various women empowerment programs.
Mrs Paul said government has demonstrated commitment towards equality and equity in the country by creating an enabling environment.
She has since called on all stakeholders to work with the government in fostering economic development.
And Kasama Mayor Theresa Kolala said this year’s theme “Invest in Women and Girls: Accelerate Progress” is timely as investing in women has a multiplier effect on communities.
Mrs Kolala said investing in women means equipping them with resources and opportunities to promote personal and economic growth.
She said there is need to invest in training women and providing financial support for them to lead dignified lives.
Meanwhile Women’s Day organising committee Chairperson, Nalisa Musonda, said women play a significant role in the development of the country.
She said inclusion of strategies and policies like health care access, re-entry policy and free education attest to the significance government attaches to investing in the welfare of women and girls.
Hellen Bwalya – ZANIS Kasama
Kasama, March 08, 2024
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