Govt . warns against child labour

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child Labour - Source NYTIMES

Government  has warned against child labour in Nsumbu area of Northern Province.

And Nsama District Commissioner Panji Chilingala  says  children are future leader hence the need to invest education in them so that the can come and contribute positively to economic development..

Gender and Child Development Deputy Minister Esther Banda issued the warning when she addressed women groups in the area over the weekend.

Mrs. Banda said that government   will not hesitate to punish parents found wanting in child labour.

She  has advised parents in the area to encourage their children to return to school after delivery so that they could get educated.

Mrs Banda revealed that Government attaches great importance to the warfare of child hence the introducing re- entry Policy for girls who fall pregnant before completing their secondary Education.

She explained that Government is concern of  children and  female affairs that is why  it came  up with her ministry  so that  it could address issues  concerning Children in the Nation.

And Nsama District Commissioner Panji Chilingala  says  children are future leader hence the need to invest education in them so that the can come and contribute positively to economic development..

Mr. Chilingala encouraged women to form Clubs so that they could be come beneficiaries of Government   funds.

He told women and youths that funds are available for them to access as long as they provide necessary documents.

Mr. Chilingala said   if women and youths   access these funds and embark on income generating venture it would improve their living standards.

The Deputy Minister of Gender and Child Development Esther Banda is on a tour of duty in Northern Province.

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