Zambian President begins working visit to Western Province to boost development and infrastructure

Written by Omnia Hassan

The president is expected to arrive  Zambia Hakainde Hishilima arrived today in the Western Province for a two-day working visit, aimed at inaugurating a number of vital infrastructure projects, in addition to direct meetings with local communities.

According to the official program, the president will arrive  ZambianTo Mungu Airport, where he will be received by a number of government officials, civic leaders and members of parliament, along with members of the National Management Committee of the UPND party.

Meeting with a prominent leader and protocol visits

Following the official reception, President Hichilema will proceed to the Limlonga Palace in the Limlonga region, where he will pay a courtesy visit to His Majesty “Letonga” Bossi Emoeku II, as part of strengthening traditional and institutional relations.

The president will also hold meetings with the ruling party's organizational structures before inaugurating a number of development projects.

Opening of new roads and health facilities

As part of the program for the first day, the President will inaugurate the Mongo-Lemlonga road, a strategic project aimed at improving connectivity between regions and boosting economic activity.

He will also inaugurate the “Hakendee Hishilema” mini hospital, as part of the government’s efforts to improve the quality of health services and expand access to them in rural areas.

Later in the day, the President will meet with citizens in Mulhambwa Square in Mongo, in an open meeting to discuss local development issues, before heading off to private engagements.

 Health projects and strategic bridges in Calabo

On the second day of the visit, the President heads to the Calabo area, where he participates in a community outreach program and inaugurates new departments at the Yuka Hospital, including the maternity and pediatric ward and the medical radiology unit.

He also oversees the opening of the Luanginga and Celanda bridges, which are vital projects to enhance transportation and support economic activity in the region.

Supporting agriculture and economic development in Sima

The tour also includes the Siema region, where the President will meet with local communities and inaugurate the “Mulambi” irrigation center, a project based on a center-pivot irrigation system aimed at increasing agricultural production and enhancing food security.

Conclusion of the visit and a message of development

President Hichilema is scheduled to conclude his visit by returning to Mongo before heading to the capital, Lusaka.

According to the Presidency, this visit reflects the government’s continued commitment to developing infrastructure, improving health services, and supporting the agricultural sector as key pillars of economic growth and community development in the country.