Lungu donates cattle to inmates

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has donated two head of cattle valued at K10 000 to inmates at Mukobeko Maximum Correctional Facility in Kabwe.

The Head of State last year made the same donation to inmates at the facility.

Handing over the donation, Central Province Minister, Sydney Mushanga, said the donation by the President was the Easter gift to the inmates.

Mr Mushanga said President Lungu's leadership was immeasurable as it aims at leaving no one behind including the inmates.

He said the Easter gift to inmates by President Lungu showed true leadership that borders on the welfare of all Zambians.

"The gift from the President teaches his humility and love he has for inmates and shows true leadership that serves witg humility," he said.

Mr Mushanga assured the inmates of continued support from Government in order to ease their burden during the time of reformation in the correctional facilities.

In a vote of thanks, an inmate, Dickson Kasongo thanked President Lungu for his commitment towards uplifting the welfare of inmates.

Mr Kasongo who is serving a life sentence said the love of the government for inmates had been made manifest through a number of ways among them access to health facilities.

He commended Government for ensuring that inmates never go hungry despite the economic challenges the country was currently faced with.

"We thank President Edgar Lungu and his government for his full support to inmates, never have we stayed not even for a day with hunger," he said.