By Joseph Edegbo ;
Zambian President, Hakainde Hichilema has urged 1, 297 Paramilitary officers who underwent a training at Sondela in Kafue, Lusaka Thursday to protect life and property of the citizens.
He told the graduands that time for citizens to be running away from officers is long gone.
“We want law and order in our country because without this, no meaningful development would be attained. It is a known fact that there is direct connection between security and economic development. As we intend to run a 24 hour economy, security must be strong. Working together with our security wings, this will soon be a reality.
“We are so grateful to the family members who came to witness the ceremony and their show of love towards us as we greeted them, reminded us of the need to walk the talk and run this country to their satisfaction.
“For us, it is service to you, our people and not self service.
“Once more, congratulations to the newly recruited officers.
“May God bless our Country”. the President prayed