Q FM Africa's Modern Radio
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) has welcomed the renewal of the term of office for its chairperson and the appointment of the new Vice Chairperson and Commissioners by President Hakainde Hichilema, subject to ratification by the National Assembly.
Commission Director Sindiso Ngatsha Sichone says the appointment of the chairperson, vice-chairperson and commissioners who are all known human rights defenders, will eventuate in a commission that is inclusive, diverse, gender balanced and professionally qualified.
Mrs. Sichone says the Commission is confident that once ratified by the National Assembly, the new commission will enhance the HRC’s capacity to effectively execute its constitutional and legislative mandate and that their tenures in office will be filled with unprecedented achievements in promoting and protecting human rights for all.
She has since congratulated Mr. Mudford Mwandenga on the renewal of his term of office as chairperson, Dr. Pamela Towela Sambo on her appointment as vice chairperson and father Emmanuel Yona Chikoya, Ms. Christine Chama, Ms. Laura Miti and Mr. Tom Shamakamba on their appointment as commissioners of the HRC.
Mrs Sichone has also wished the former vice chairperson and commissioners well in their endeavors.