Senior Chief Nsefu wins K1.3 million Govt. grant
…as PS John Msimuko preaches attitude change
By Rainbow Reporter
GOVERNMENT through the Zambia Integrated Forest Landscape Project (ZIFLP) has awarded a K1.3million grant to Nguleta Community Sub-Grant Project of Senior Chief Nsefu’s chiefdom in Mfuwe, Mambwe District of Eastern Province.
Green Economy and Environment Ministry Permanent Secretary, John Msimuko handed over the cheque worth K1, 370,440 to the members of the Nguleta Community Sub-grant project entrenching business ideas that go beyond the life of the ZIFLP.
Mr. Msimuko said the Government through the ZIFLP is happy to support the Nguleta Group with a sub grant of K 1,370,440 aimed at promoting Apiculture (beekeeping), with the aim of the group being one of the top honey producers in Mambwe District.
“I implore you to use these resources wisely because these are public funds aimed at improving the well-being of your community. Government is aware that local communities are heavily reliant on their natural resources and attaining sustainable natural resources management requires concerted efforts and behavioral and attitude change,” said Msimuko.
The Nguleta Community Sub-grant project intends to impart knowledge and skills to all members through trainings and demonstrations in various disciplines like leadership skills, bulking, marketing, record keeping and technical skills in relation to the project.
With the project site covers 2,400 hectares, Nguleta Community intends to be a major supplier of processed honey in Mambwe District by 2025, enhancing income and livelihood of the communities and farmer families through income-generating and value-addition activities in the Eastern Province for creation of environmental benefits and safeguarding of the environment.
