Chief urges embrace of Grow Zambia Agenda
Traditional leader Chief Chisunka says the initiative aims to improve livelihoods and create economic opportunities, not seize land.
Chief Chisunka of Mansa District urged Zambians on Saturday to support President Hakainde Hichilema’s Grow Zambia Agenda. The traditional leader described the initiative as a program to improve livelihoods and create economic opportunities. He spoke during the 20th anniversary celebration of Chief Kasoma Lwela’s reign in Chembe.
The chief dismissed claims that the Grow Zambia Agenda intends to seize traditional land, assuring communities that their land rights remain intact. He stated the initiative encourages productive land use rather than ownership surrender. Chief Chisunka advised citizens to form cooperatives, increase agricultural production, and use Constituency Development Fund resources for irrigation.
Member of Parliament Francis Kope stated that traditional leaders are important partners in national unity and economic development. He emphasized that the Grow Zambia Agenda requires participation from traditional leaders and communities countrywide. Mr. Kope called on chiefs to partner with the government in improving community livelihoods.
Why it mattersThe Grow Zambia Agenda aims to improve livelihoods and create economic opportunities for Zambians through increased agricultural production and community development initiatives.