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Speech by His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu President Of The Republic of Zambia During The 24th
Your Excellency, Chairperson; In the interest of time, May I simply say “All Protocols Observed” I wish, from the outset, Chairperson, to express through you, the deepest gratitude of the Zambian people for the overwhelming support that we received during the trying period following the death of our late dear President, His Excellency Mr. Michael Chilufya Sata. Mr Chairperson, You, our fraternal African Brothers and Sisters further supported us during the transition period as the democratic credentials and governance institutions were put to test.
I am pleased to inform this august House that the just ended presidential by-election in my country, in what was a hotly contested race, has once again demonstrated the collective resolve of the Zambian people to ensure that Democracy and Good Governance are firmly entrenched in our governance system. In this regard, I would like to take this opportunity, Mr. Chairperson, to thank SADC, COMESA and indeed the African Union for sending Election Monitoring and Observation Missions to Zambia. The elections were declared as transparent, peaceful, free, fair and credible. Zambia continues, therefore, to be privileged to have demonstrated that it is possible to have peaceful changes of Government, even for that matter, from one political party to another.
Mr Chairperson, Allow me, at this juncture, to reaffirm Zambia’s commitment to the ideals of the African Union and also my Government’s readiness to continue to be fully engaged in the activities of our continental body. I wish to further state that Zambia will seek to enhance her presence at the continental level and beyond, by making her voice heard and actively participating in the programmes of the Union.
On the subject of Agenda 2063, Mr Chairperson, my Government firmly believes that this is an important blueprint for the future of our continent and should be fully supported, as a vehicle for Africa’s development. We need to ensure that the spirit and resolve contained in this carefully crafted document is fully incorporated into the Post 2015 Development Agenda process and other global developmental efforts.
It is in the same vein that as a continent, Africa should prioritise her strategic economic partnerships in order to ensure that they speak to the African Agenda and that our interests are safeguarded. Mr Chairperson, My Government also intends to be more actively engaged in peace-building and conflict-resolution initiatives on the continent, and particularly within SADC and the Great Lakes region.
Furthermore, the Ebola virus has clearly demonstrated the need for our close collaboration in addressing such emerging threats to our social and economic security. While the pandemic may now be showing signs of decline, the continent should continue to remain alert and my Government will render support to the various commendable efforts already being made.
I also wish to express Zambia’s concern with the increasing occurrences of ruthless attacks and violent tendencies of terrorist groups as well as the militarisation of extreme faith-based organisations, which is manifesting itself on the continent of Africa. This matter requires our urgent and concerted efforts. Mr Chairperson, Regarding the reform of the United Nations, I wish to reassure this Assembly that Zambia will, through her membership of the Committee of Ten, continue to play her part in ensuring that the process is accelerated. To this effect, I wish to inform this august house that Zambia will be hosting the next meeting of the C10.
Mr Chairperson, In ending my remarks, it would be remiss of me if I did not mention that my government wholly welcomes our theme for 2015. As measure of our long-standing commitment to the importance of women to development and their role in leadership, I wish to confirm to this august House that, in accordance with the Beijing Platform, immediately following my assumption of office, I appointed a female Vice-President, Her Honour Mrs. Inonge Mutukwa Wina, M.P., the first in the history of my country! Lastly I wish to reassure you, my Colleagues that Zambia can be counted on to support the activities and programmes of our continental body in fulfilment of Agenda 2063. May God Truly Bless Africa. Shukran! Merci Beaucoup! Muito Obrigado! I thank you
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Tribalist
January 30, 2015 at 6:38 pm
There goes maiden speech from ECL. We salute you
Jane Mulenga
January 30, 2015 at 10:21 pm
Very poor speech.
Notoriously presidential. No wonder majority of Zambians did not vote for him. He should just thank Bemba Monkeys for imposing him on the people of Zambia.
The speech is that of a drunkard and not that of a president.
beee
January 31, 2015 at 7:16 am
lungu is nt bemba, and bembas had chipimo or mumba to vote for bt both failed so stop the shit oredy
Peter
January 31, 2015 at 2:35 pm
BA JANE MULENGA, PF DOES NOT STAND FOR ACADEMIC SLEACHES. AS LONG AS THE MESSAGE IS DELIVERED AND WELL MEANING RECIPIENTS ARE HAPPY WITH THE MESSAGE, THATS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOR PF.
HOWEVER, PF STANDS FOR INCLUSIVE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN A THE MOST TRANSPARENT MANNER. IN FACT THIS SPEACH IS ONE OF THE BEST SPEACHES I HAVE EVER HEARD.
BA JANE, IF IT’S TRUE MULI BANAKASHI, PLEASE INVEST YOUR TIME IN HARD WORK AS WE HAVE WITNESSED WITH INONGE WINA.
VAMPIRO
January 30, 2015 at 6:40 pm
Our president at work.
mj banda
January 30, 2015 at 6:49 pm
Whoever wants to hang himself can do it but my president till 2021 he ll rule zambia
tribalist
January 30, 2015 at 8:14 pm
I can bet my house on that. he will carry the day
suleman
January 30, 2015 at 8:29 pm
Ifintu ni lungu
wazanga
January 30, 2015 at 8:47 pm
Wonderful Mr president
Anthony silavwe
January 30, 2015 at 9:19 pm
we have just started wait and see.this is just the begining go ECL VIVA !!
Spygogo
January 30, 2015 at 9:56 pm
Wow! I just love ECL
New Educated Zambia
January 30, 2015 at 10:09 pm
very dull man
akulotenifye
January 30, 2015 at 11:04 pm
Educated man from pit latrine university. Imbwa.com
New Educated Zambia
January 31, 2015 at 2:37 am
sitttaaanyoko iwe bawiso imbwa
akulotenifye
January 30, 2015 at 11:09 pm
Insult ur mediocre brain.
mutinta ntambo
January 30, 2015 at 10:11 pm
Good show, let them know we are around.
Jane Mulenga
January 30, 2015 at 10:26 pm
Very poor speech.
Notoriously unpresidential. No wonder majority of Zambians did not vote for him. He should just thank Bemba Monkeys for imposing him on the people of Zambia.
The speech is that of a drunkard and not that of a president.
john kwempa
January 30, 2015 at 10:55 pm
Waba imputi ka jane
tiger
January 30, 2015 at 11:37 pm
Haters wish it was HH (Halibelela Hukulusa) giving that speech. Sorry try 2021.IFINTU Ni LUNGU for now till 2021!
sj
January 30, 2015 at 11:52 pm
ba jane what did you want to put across? earlier you wrote notoriously presidential then later you have changed notoriously unpresidential. do you know what you what to post? it seems you are just a waste of space. what elements in the president’ s speech justifiably show the the President is a drunkard?
Cool temple
January 31, 2015 at 4:57 am
Applause!!!!!!!!!! Tiyenayo. Ifintu ni LUNGU. 2016. Nafuti nafuti. In the Boat
Judge Joe Bidden
January 31, 2015 at 5:25 am
Honestly speaking many will agree it was a so – so speech lacking depth. For example, he didn’t talk about investment and economic growth, praising himself on Wina was totally irrelevant. Whilst mentioning Ebola by name as Africa’s challenge he failed to mention Boko Haram by name. Use of words like ‘by this juncture’ is so high school. Say 55% Score.
peddle
January 31, 2015 at 5:51 am
Gud speech,jealous down.
chimusekese
January 31, 2015 at 6:58 am
This is a maiden speech at least you gave him 55% he will improve. he would have passed if it was an exam. Lungu will be one of our best.
jack
January 31, 2015 at 7:02 am
This is really good,ushitasha mwanawandoshi.
peace maker
January 31, 2015 at 7:07 am
jane mulenga go to chainama ward b. you are mad.
Chikumbi Mwenda
January 31, 2015 at 8:12 am
Jane my wife you should admitt that Lungu is the best president ever in the Zambian history.
club zero
January 31, 2015 at 8:22 am
@jane chinena mulenga and whoever is against lungu,you are just ass hole ba fikala
joe p
January 31, 2015 at 8:48 am
Gud speech my president, wa Jane whether u accept or not ECL is the president. This time we are going to vote in large numbers for ECL. HH will never rule Zambia and in 2016 HH will come third
tutu
January 31, 2015 at 9:47 am
pabwatoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh!!! nafuti nafuti nankwe nankwe ifintu ni LUNGU!!! zed tiyenayo inseni tukanyenge ka africa!! @Jane mulenga tho u are disgustingly rude,evil and badmannered ulanjimya ubukala ka solola iwe,tekuti kutombepo? pantu ubwato bwaliwina wamonaposhani?
taaat
January 31, 2015 at 10:27 am
stealing is what makes government of ECL, for this matter he wil nt manage to rule the zambian people… Kabwalala wembwa iweh
Mweemba7777
January 31, 2015 at 11:24 am
Kolwekolwe.com
Mweemba7777
January 31, 2015 at 11:25 am
kolwe.com ndi kolwekolwe ndimukulu wanchito.
Cutie
January 31, 2015 at 12:02 pm
Ka Jane nikaChainama mwati????????? Nshikumona normal waufwa? pachimenso
shuvan kafuwe
January 31, 2015 at 12:21 pm
Munthu wathu Our President.
Derrick Katula
January 31, 2015 at 1:49 pm
lungu should hit the ground running & do good so that next year we can reelect him
Judge Joe Bidden
January 31, 2015 at 3:54 pm
He can only run if he’s under pressure but if everyone is singing praises and licking his whatever he will soon settle and start fattening
Huck Finn
January 31, 2015 at 4:37 pm
Constructive criticism is the way forward and the building blocks of a respectful and successful nation not the criticism of “Jane Mulenga” just for the heck of it!Dust yourself off the ground and move on “mama”.
ba muntu
January 31, 2015 at 5:32 pm
Bitterness won’t change anything,HH lost let’s focus on developin zambia
PanAfricanist
January 31, 2015 at 5:35 pm
My President at work.
EDDIE SICHILIMA
January 31, 2015 at 6:14 pm
You shouldn’t be insulting we are one Zambia one Nation Lungu is a Zambian and HH also is a Zambian, there is nothing wrong for Lungu to be a president, even for HH time will come for him. let us maintain peace and unity in our beloved MOTHER ZAMBIA. by first ever Zambia peace maker.EDDIE
Dango Hara
January 31, 2015 at 6:17 pm
zambians are known to be peaceful christians but i wonder why of late with this technology we have developed a tendency of insulting our leaders. ECL is our president and deserves all the respect.you may not like him but better provide wise chritisisms our after all he doesnt even know you.police in zambia has machinery to curb cyber crime why not arrest such people who insult leaders? do you need to be told ba police? these comments are viewed all over the world and people are loughing at us they are saying we are foolish.we have access to technology not to insult each other and our leaders but to help development.God help zambia.
Habatonga tabakatekepo zambia awe
January 31, 2015 at 7:32 pm
Great speech Mr President.