LUNGU ATTENDS MAGUFULI’S STATE FUNERAL

President Edgar Lungu has paid his last respects to that country’s late President, John Magufuli, who died on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

President Lungu flew into Dodoma, Tanzania early this morning and arrived in time for the State funeral at Jamhuri Stadium.

And President Lungu has delivered his tribute to Dr. Magufuli, describing him as a great son of Africa.

President Lungu commiserated with the people of the United Republic of Tanzania.

He said the death of President Magufuli will forever be vividly imprinted in the hearts and minds of the people of Tanzania for his selfless resolve to bring about socioeconomic transformation and prosperity.

President Lungu said the strong bonds of friendship between Zambia and Tanzania are cemented through, amongst others, the two countries’ historical bilateral projects of Tazara and Tazama pipeline.

He said as such, when the late President Magufuli hosted him to a successful state visit in November 2016, Zambia and Tanzania reaffirmed their commitment to transform the projects for improved trade not only between the two countries, but for the SADC region.

President Lungu is expected back home later today.

President Magufuli will be laid to rest in his hometown of Chato in Geita region, North Western Tanzania on Friday, March 26, 2021.

This is according to a statement issued to ZNBC News by Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations, ISAAC Chipampe.

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