Lungu fires ZNS Deputy Commandant

President Edgar Lungu has cancelled the working contract of Zambia National Service (ZNS) Deputy Commandant, Major General Alick Kamiji.

Lungu has since promoted Brigadier General Benson Miti to the rank of Major General and appointed him as ZNS Deputy Commandant.

He thanked Maj. General Kamiji for the services he rendered to the Government of the Republic of Zambia and wished him well in his future endeavors.

Lungu wished the new Deputy Commandant God’s blessing and success in his new role.

Meanwhile, President Lungu said Zambia has no excuse not to grow enough food for everyone because of the good soils and favorable climatic conditions in some parts of the country.

He said it is was in this vein that he has in the past instructed ZNS to establish big farms in Northwestern, Muchinga, Luapula and Northern Provinces.

Lungu noted that the country cannot continue boasting of having more water bodies in the region when people have no access to clean drinking water.

The President made these remarks when he swore in Dr. Jonas Chanda as Water Development, Sanitation and Environmental protection Minister.

The President also swore in Benson Miti as Deputy Commandant of the Zambia National Service.

And President Lungu urged Dr. Chanda to ensure people, especially those in rural areas, have access to clean drinking water.

He said Dr. Chanda should use his work experience in Nigeria, Rwanda, Botswana, and Swaziland to protect the environment.

President Lungu also said there is a need to promote the establishment of new infrastructure that will help the government to provide water and sanitary services to the people.

He said Dr. Chanda and other cabinet Ministers are there to serve the interests of the people.

On Major General Benson Miti, President Lungu urged him to be loyal to the Command and ensure he motivates staff in the Zambia National Service.

President Lungu said he is proud of the Zambia National Service’s contribution to food production and the construction of infrastructure.