‘Newly-appointed DCs must work hard’

THE newly-appointed District Commissioners should work hard in line with Government’s development agenda, Patriotic Front (PF) Secretary General Davies Mwila has advised.

Congratulating the new appointees on the Copperbelt, Mr Mwila said the DCs were a vital link with central Government and coordinated programmes and policies, hence the need for them to be on top of all issues.

He said more DCs would appointed in Northern, Muchinga and Luapula provinces.

Mr Mwila, therefore, advised the newly appointed DCs to work extra hard and ensure that they explained Government’s agendas to the people.

The Secretary General was speaking in Luanshya during his tour of Copperbelt.

“I am not ashamed to say that District Commissioners will be selected among party members because only people that belong to the party know the agenda of the party very well,” he said.

Mr Mwila said that people appointed as DCs were supposed to be familiar with the areas and the people around them if they were to appreciate the kind of help the people required.

He also explained that understanding the history of the party was one of the advantages of those that were being appointed DCs so that they had a clear vision of the party.

“I also want to advise them to embrace everyone in their localities regardless of how they are welcomed. Embrace even those who hate you because leadership does not require you to be liked by everyone.

“Just do your work properly and do not lose focus for the sake of a few individuals who may be disturbing your work for selfish reasons,” the Secretary General said.

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