By Nsofwa Hamudombe
COP 27 A SUCCESS FOR ZAMBIA
When a nation has credible leadership in place, people rest from all forms of governance mediocrity as can be witnessed under the New Dawn administration which explains not just a performing government but also avails publicly on how a political party entrusted with power and authority should put citizens interests’ first in duty functioning.
When President Hakainde Hichilema left for COP 27 on climate change, a high level segment for Heads of State and Government to Sharma El- Sheik at the invitation of the Arab Republic of Egypt President His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, alot of opposition political leaders condemned the travel and instigated that, he should have just delegated someone in his place in order to save money on trip costs.
One thing the clique of thieves lack to understand is that, President Hichilema has an obligation to make Zambia a better place for all and every high level meeting with other Heads of States is an encouragement for trade and investment opportunities which shall directly benefit the citizenry in many aspects of life.
Just on the sidelines of COP 27, Zambia’s Chief Marketing Officer managed to sign an MOU with the European Union on Forestry Partnerships.
Now, what are the benefits of this Memorandum of Understanding?
It will help in addressing challenges to preserve our forests while safeguarding this industry which creates an income for the people of Zambia. This signed MOU will also ensure sustainable forest management by improving forest governance and enhance a climate smart business which will lead to creation of jobs in the Forestry department and wealth in making our nation better for all.
This trip was a success in that, the message President HH carried to Sharma El-Sheik of having cooperating partners coming on board to preserve and conserve the environment in promoting Green and Clean Economies has been achieved; unlike those who used to go and dance with teenage girls abroad at the expense of delivering services to the nation.
Welcome back home Mr President and job well done!
God bless Zambia