Lungu, Museveni leads Zambians in celebrating Independence Day

President Lungu and his Uganda's counterpart Yoweri Museveni leaves after laying wreath at the Graves of the three former Presidents of Zambia Picture by State House

President Lungu and his Uganda’s counterpart Yoweri Museveni leaves after laying wreath at the Graves of the three former Presidents of Zambia Picture by State House

President Edgar Lungu and his visiting Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni today led hundreds of patriotic Zambians at the freedom statue in laying wreaths in remembrance of all departed heroes.

Zambia attained independence from British government on 24th October, 1964.

She has turned 52 years today.

President Museveni who first layed the wreath at the Freedom Statue was then followed by President Lungu.

Defense Chiefs and diplomatic followed in laying their respective wreaths in remembrance of the fallen heroes and heroines who fought for Zambia’s independence struggle.

Meanwhile, in his message to Zambians on the Eve of Independence, President Lungu said Zambians must be tolerant towards each other, regardless of their political, ideological, religious and cultural inclinations.

President Lungu has re-affirmed that Zambia still stands as a shining example of a peaceful, united and stable nation adding that this is an enviable position by any standard, a position which should never be sacrificed for anything.

He says the focus for Zambians should therefore be on galvanising themselves to turn the challenges into opportunities, and utilise these to improve the lives of the people.

He adds that the spirit of the founding fathers and mothers was not only to seek political freedom but that they also sought a better life for every man, woman and child of the motherland.

The Head of State says they envisaged a country of equity, an inclusive and fair society where poverty is absent and that they fought and shed blood so that the people should be independent.

President Lungu has also observed that Zambia’s economy has continued to perform strongly and has been among the fastest growing in Sub-Saharan Africa over the past decade.

He says while economic performance is important and must be sustained, it is incumbent upon all of the people to ensure that the benefits from the progress and prosperity spread to all sectors and segments of the society.

This year, the theme of the independence is: “Consolidating our independence and national unity for a smart Zambia.”

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