Govt reaffirms commitment to educating women

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🇿🇼 Published: 19 December 2025
📘 Source: Lusaka Times

Ms Mulyata notes that an educated woman contributes not only to her family’s well-being but also to the nation’s economic growth. She said this in a speech read on her behalf by Lusaka Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Alex Mapushi at the 15th graduation ceremony of Gideon Robert University held in Lusaka today, where Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti, received two honorary doctorate degrees. The Minister also stated that President Hakainde Hichilema has consistently described education as the greatest equalizer, capable of levelling social and economic disparities and creating inclusive development.

“This is why the government has several landmark interventions aimed at strengthening access to education, including the rollout of free education, the expansion of student loan schemes to all public universities, and increased scholarship opportunities through mechanisms such as the Constituency Development Funds (CDF), she emphasised. The Lusaka Province Minister noted that the growing number of female graduates is a clear indication that government policies are yielding positive results.She has since encouraged the graduates, particularly women, to use their education to become innovators, ethical leaders and agents of change, capable of contributing meaningfully to national development.And speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has called for sustained investment in girl-child education, stating that educating a girl has the power to transform families, institutions and nations.She emphasized that when a girl is given a chance to learn, she can grow into a woman capable of leading institutions, shaping policy and influencing generations.Ms Mutti encouraged young women to remain focused, resilient and purpose-driven, adding that leadership is built through character, service and commitment to excellence.Meanwhile, Gideon Robert University Vice Chancellor Ronald Kaulule reaffirmed the institutions committed to producing graduates who are capable of responding to national and global challenges.The Vice Chancellor said the university places special emphasis on women education, stating that empowering women through education leads to healthier families, stronger communities and sustainable economic growth.He has since commended President Hakainde Hichilema for prioritising education as a key pillar of national development. The Lusaka Province Minister noted that the growing number of female graduates is a clear indication that government policies are yielding positive results.

She has since encouraged the graduates, particularly women, to use their education to become innovators, ethical leaders and agents of change, capable of contributing meaningfully to national development.And speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has called for sustained investment in girl-child education, stating that educating a girl has the power to transform families, institutions and nations.She emphasized that when a girl is given a chance to learn, she can grow into a woman capable of leading institutions, shaping policy and influencing generations.Ms Mutti encouraged young women to remain focused, resilient and purpose-driven, adding that leadership is built through character, service and commitment to excellence.Meanwhile, Gideon Robert University Vice Chancellor Ronald Kaulule reaffirmed the institutions committed to producing graduates who are capable of responding to national and global challenges.The Vice Chancellor said the university places special emphasis on women education, stating that empowering women through education leads to healthier families, stronger communities and sustainable economic growth.He has since commended President Hakainde Hichilema for prioritising education as a key pillar of national development. She has since encouraged the graduates, particularly women, to use their education to become innovators, ethical leaders and agents of change, capable of contributing meaningfully to national development. And speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has called for sustained investment in girl-child education, stating that educating a girl has the power to transform families, institutions and nations.She emphasized that when a girl is given a chance to learn, she can grow into a woman capable of leading institutions, shaping policy and influencing generations.Ms Mutti encouraged young women to remain focused, resilient and purpose-driven, adding that leadership is built through character, service and commitment to excellence.Meanwhile, Gideon Robert University Vice Chancellor Ronald Kaulule reaffirmed the institutions committed to producing graduates who are capable of responding to national and global challenges.The Vice Chancellor said the university places special emphasis on women education, stating that empowering women through education leads to healthier families, stronger communities and sustainable economic growth.He has since commended President Hakainde Hichilema for prioritising education as a key pillar of national development.

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And speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti has called for sustained investment in girl-child education, stating that educating a girl has the power to transform families, institutions and nations. She emphasized that when a girl is given a chance to learn, she can grow into a woman capable of leading institutions, shaping policy and influencing generations.Ms Mutti encouraged young women to remain focused, resilient and purpose-driven, adding that leadership is built through character, service and commitment to excellence.Meanwhile, Gideon Robert University Vice Chancellor Ronald Kaulule reaffirmed the institutions committed to producing graduates who are capable of responding to national and global challenges.The Vice Chancellor said the university places special emphasis on women education, stating that empowering women through education leads to healthier families, stronger communities and sustainable economic growth.He has since commended President Hakainde Hichilema for prioritising education as a key pillar of national development. She emphasized that when a girl is given a chance to learn, she can grow into a woman capable of leading institutions, shaping policy and influencing generations.

Ms Mutti encouraged young women to remain focused, resilient and purpose-driven, adding that leadership is built through character, service and commitment to excellence.Meanwhile, Gideon Robert University Vice Chancellor Ronald Kaulule reaffirmed the institutions committed to producing graduates who are capable of responding to national and global challenges.The Vice Chancellor said the university places special emphasis on women education, stating that empowering women through education leads to healthier families, stronger communities and sustainable economic growth.He has since commended President Hakainde Hichilema for prioritising education as a key pillar of national development. Ms Mutti encouraged young women to remain focused, resilient and purpose-driven, adding that leadership is built through character, service and commitment to excellence.

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