President Hakainde Hichilema has today sworn in Katuba Constituency Member of Parliament, Mwabashike Nkulukusa, as Central Province Minister and he has tasked him to speed up agricultural growth in the area.
Mr. Nkulukusa was sworn in to replace Princes Kasune who was recently appointed Minister of Justice.
And speaking during the swearing in ceremony at State House in Lusaka today, President Hichilema directed Mr. Nkulukusa to ensure that Central Province excels in irrigation agriculture.
He said the new Minister should maximize the water harvesting already taking place and bring farmers together.
“Coordinate with farmers and avail funds and technology to them,” directed President Hichilema.
By Eva Hatontola
