President Hakainde Hichilema Leads Zambia’s Youth Day

President Hakainde Hichilema led the commemoration of Zambia's Youth Day on March 12th, with the theme for this year being "Transforming Minds for Accelerated Youth Development."

The event is held annually to honour young people who have contributed to the development of the country.

The president called on the country's youths to work together to improve the economy, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and participation to achieve their goals and help move the country towards progress.

 President Hichilema assured the youths of job creation, business opportunities, and empowerment. He emphasized that the UPND Government is implementing targeted interventions to empower youths to be self-reliant. 

The manifesto includes free education, access to land, business opportunities, meaningful employment, and participation in governance.

He reminded the youths that handouts are not sustainable, and the UPND Party manifesto is anchored on empowering youths through practical means and not consumption-based freebies.

The President's speech inspired the young people who attended the event, with many expressing their support for his vision of a brighter future for the country.

Zambia's Youth Day is an annual reminder of the contributions of young people to the country's development.

It provides an opportunity for the government and society to recognize the potential of the country's youth and to provide them with the necessary support and resources to help them achieve their goals.

The event concluded with a renewed sense of purpose and determination among the youth to work towards the transformation of their minds for accelerated youth development.