President Hichilema cautions public officers against abuse of office for personal gains

President Hakainde Hichilema has cautioned public procurement officers against running government procurement offices for personal gain.

Hichilema urged the public procurement officers to ensure prudent use of public resources to enhance service delivery.

The President said this during the Economic Governance Training Workshop for Cabinet Ministers in Lusaka on Wednesday.

He stated that the public procurement laws that were standing in the way of progress left by the previous administration had now been amended by Parliament.

“There are some laws that still need to be amended and this years’ government agenda is also economic expansion for job creation, business opportunities and social support,” Hichilema said.

The President also encouraged employees in the public service to go for further skills training and improve their qualifications for quality service delivery.

He reiterated government’s commitment to continuing working with the private sector in ensuring economic growth for the country.

“I wish to commend all the stakeholders for the important role in achieving the said growth. Government’s focus for 2024 will be economic expansion and improving the mining, agriculture and energy sectors,” Hichilema said.

He added that government was currently taking quick decisions for investing in energy for economic expansion to support the mining sector and unlock rigidities surrounding the sector.

The President went on further to appeal to citizens not to move away from agriculture despite the current dry spell the country was experiencing.

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