The Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Gary Nkombo, MP, on the 24th January, 2025 paid a courtesy call on Paramount Chief Chitimukulu of the Bemba-speaking people in Kasama.
The Minister was accompanied by Northern Province Minister Hon. Leonard Mbao, MP, Luapula Province Permanent Secretary Mr. Mighty Mumba, and other senior Government officials.
The courtesy call follows the launch of Integrated Development Plans (IDPs) for 14 Districts situated in Northern and Luapula Provinces. The launch took place on 24th January, 2025 in Kasama. The IDPs are designed to drive development at the local level and promote decentralized government and community-driven development.
During the meeting, Hon. Nkombo discussed the importance of IDPs in driving development at the local level and sought Paramount Chief Chitimukulu’s Support in ensuring the successful implementation of the plans.
Paramount Chief Chitimukulu welcomed the Government’s initiative and pledged his support in actualising the IDPs, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts to drive development in the region.
The Minister’s courtesy call is part of a broader effort to engage stakeholders and promote a coordinated approach to development planning and implementation.
The courtesy call was also aimed at strengthening partnerships with traditional leaders and other stakeholders to promote decentralized governance and community-driven development.
