Govt warns irresponsible civil servants

Govt warns irresponsible civil servants

Kalabo, August 8, 2014, ZANIS……………..Defence  Minister Edgar Lungu has warned civil servants not to  blame government if they found themselves out of employment because of irresponsible behaviour.

Mr Lungu  noted that some government Heads of Departments (HODs) were irresponsible in their execution of duties adding that government would not tolerate  laziness from  civil servants because it was in a hurry to bring meaningful development to the people.

The Minister said this yesterday in Kalabo when he met Heads of Government Departments and Parastatals.

Mr Lungu told the HODs that government was not short of personnel adding that the ones currently in employment should treasure the opportunity that had been offered to them by delivering a good service.

“Government will not take any excuse from HODs for not implementing projects, I don’t want you to fail us just like we are not going to fail you, we are not short of personnel to employee there are a lot of young people that need the jobs you are holding,” Mr Lungu said.

Meanwhile, the Minister was happy that Kalabo district enjoyed a peaceful atmosphere.

During his visit to Kalabo, Mr Lungu was privileged to visit the newly constructed Kalabo State prison before departure for Senanga.

The minister said he was impressed with works done at the site.

The Defence minister  is in the province on tour of duty .