…as he lauds Zambians
By CLAVER MUTINTA
PRESIDENT Sata has directed that urgent interventions should be undertaken to expedite construction works on the Solwezi-Chingola Road.
Mr Sata, who received a lot of complaints over the state of Solwezi-Chingola road, summoned Minister of Transport, Works, Supply and Communication Yamfwa Mukanga to get an update of the road construction project.
The President said in a message posted on his Facebook page yesterday that construction works on the Solwezi-Chingola Road should be completed even if it means engaging another contractor.
“I have in the last three days through this platform, of course, received a lot of complaints over the state of the Solwezi-Chingola Road. This weekend, I summoned my Minister of Transport, Works, Supply and Communication to update me on this critical road project,” President Sata said.
“After the meeting with my minister, I realised the inadequate capacity of the contractor on site and as such, I have directed that urgent practical interventions to expedite the works be undertaken, even if it means engaging another contractor to help in finishing the project on schedule.”
President Sata said people are the greatest asset Zambia has and that he recognises them as dependable allies in the struggle to realise developmental targets and priorities of the Government.
Mr Sata said his aim is to leave a dignified rural livelihood in Zambia.
“The greatest asset this country has is you [the people] and as president, I recognise you as dependable allies in the struggle to realise the developmental targets and priorities of our government, including job and wealth creation, access to health and education, and rural development.
“I aim to leave a dignified rural livelihood in Zambia. Have a productive week,” President Sata said.
President Sata’s popularity on the largest social media network that has some 500 million members world-wide has been soaring through the roof since his George Chellah-led press and public relations team commenced it just over 48 hours ago.
The number of likes more than doubled to over 20,000 in just under 24 hours and they keep rising by the day as Zambians local and abroad see it as an avenue to directly converse with the head of State.
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