Wilfred Chilufya pledges hard work

By Ann Zulu

"I WILL work hard to the expectations of President Edgar Lungu and the Commission,” Wilfred Chilufya, the youngest member of the Commission of Inquiry has said.

Wilfred Chilufya

Mr Chilufya has thanked President Lungu for recognising leadership in the youths, stating that the head of State had seen the leadership potential in the youths.

The President appointed a fifteen-member Commission of Inquiry to examine the electoral violence in the August 11, general elections which has included Mr Chilufya, the youngest, and a feat that has elated youths in Zambia.

Mr Chilufya assured the nation that he was equal to the task and would give his whole in ensuring that the final report was comprehensive.

 “I am very humbled by the appointment. It really shows that the President believes in young people. It is really a huge task, but I will do the work professionally and also prove a point that young people can contribute to the development of the country,” Mr. Chilufya said.

And youths have applauded President Lungu for appointing Mr. Chilufya as a member of the Commission of Inquiry.

Former University of Zambia Students Union (UNZASU) president Jones Mwewa said the appointment of Mr. Chilufya reaffirmed President Lungu’s commitment to appoint Youths in leadership and decision-making positions.

Mr. Mwewa observed that Mr Chilufya was the youngest among the members and that he deserved the appointment, as he was a strong advocate for peace.

“The appointment of Wilfred Chilufya as a member of the Commission of Inquiry by the President is a plus for young people in Zambia and we commend him for that, at least we have a young person to represent us.

“We are confident that Mr Chilufya, who is also a University of Zambia recent graduate, will make us proud, especially that he served as a National Youth Coordinator for Pillars of Peace (Zambia),” Mr Mwewa said.

And Former Evelyn Hone College Students Union (EHCOSU) president Madalitso Mvula described the appointment of Mr. Chilufya as a welcome move.

He, however, appealed to the President to consider engaging more youths in the future, saying young people were the most vulnerable to political violence.

“We commend the President for considering a fresh mind and we hope that in future more young people will be engaged in such national issues, considering the fact that youths are the ones who are mostly affected by political violence,” Mr. Mvula said.