President Lungu Appoints Elizabeth Phiri as Gender Minister

PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has appointed and sworn in Kanyama Member of Parliament Hon Elizabeth Phiri as Minister of Gender.The Head of State congratuted Honorable Elizabeth Phiri, M.P on her appointment as a Cabinet Minister responsible for Gender“As you take up this position as minister of gender, you are expected to help government to seriously address the numerous gender issues affecting men and women, boys and girls, not to talk of early marriages and gender based violence among others. Your passion to serve the Zambian people at any leadership level is what earned you a position in the party’s central committee. Further, your commitment to the party and welfare of the Zambian people earned you an appointment to the diplomatic service as deputy High Commissioner of the Republic of Zambia to Tanzania.  During your diplomatic tour of duty, you represented our country with the diligence and integrity of a true leader. You being a member of parliament for Kanyama Constituency is testimony of your strong desire to serve and promote development for the people of Kanyama and Zambians in general.” President Lungu said. Post Views: 433