Alex Mulenga, a youth from Chifubu township in Ndola district who volunteered to work with Zambia National Service (ZNS) to construct a bridge in Chifubu in 2025, has commended government for employing him as an officer.
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‎Speaking when a team from Zambia National Service called on Copperbelt Province Minister Elisha Matambo, Mr Mulenga said he is ready to work for the country as a fully trained officer under ZNS.

‎He has further pledged to work for the country with discipline and dedication.
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‎And Mr Matambo has commended the Zambia National Service for giving Mulenga an opportunity to train under ZNS stating that he was identified when he demonstrated patriotism and selflessness during a difficult time in the community.
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‎Mr Matambo explained that when a bridge in Chifugu collapsed, soldiers were deployed to reconstruct it and needed a place to set up their base.
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‎He said several households declined to provide space, but the family of the young man, led by his mother Christine Bwalya, offered their premises for the officers to put up a tent for their operations.
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‎Meanwhile, Christine Bwalya, mother to Alex Mulenga, also thanked government for employing her son.