Dr Matoka buried in his home village

Soldiers carry the remain of Dr Matoka. Photo: Times of Zambia

Veteran politician, Freedom Fighter and Academician Dr. Peter Matoka has been buried in his home village in Mwinilunga, North Western province.

Dr. Matoka was buried on Wednesday, September 17 the date government declared as National mourning at Kawiko village.

Speaking at the burial, Home Affairs Minister Ngosa Simbyakula who represented government described Dr Matoka as a loyal and dedicated man who served the nation with diligence.

Simbyakula said the late Dr Matoka was a passionate leader who exhibited exemplary skills in his contribution to the liberation struggle of the country’s political independence and when he served in different government portfolios.

The Minister told the mourners that the PF government recognizes and appreciates the great contribution the late Dr Matoka made to the country’s political struggle adding that Zambia is this year celebrating its 50 years of political independent due to the sacrifices he made with other freedom fighters in the country.

Dr Simbyakula said the Zambian youths who are the future leaders should emulate the late Dr Matoka’s good works of loyalty and dedication if they are to contribute positively to national peace and unity.

And Senior Chief Ishindi’s representative Brigadier General Kenneth Kankinza appealed to government to construct a University in the North Western province in honor of the late Dr Matoka.

Brig Gen Kankinza said as an academician, Dr Matoka contributed significantly to the development of the education sector in the country hence the need to honor his works.

And responding to the appeal, Dr Simbyakula assured the people that government plans to construct a University collage of Science and mathematics in the province have advanced.

He said money for the project has already been sourced adding that what was remaining is only to identify a site, constructor and designing the project.

Dr Matoka was until his death Chancellor at the Coppertone University on the Copperbelt.

Dr Matoka who died last week on Friday, September 13 served in the First Republic as Minister of Information and Postal services among other ministerial positions in Government and in the diplomatic service.