Muntita Hichilema Secondary School Opens to Expand Access to Education

The First Lady has commissioned the Muntita Hichilema Secondary School in Chilanga District, named in her honour. 

Constructed to expand access to quality secondary education, the institution provides the children of Chilanga Constituency with 15 fully furnished classrooms, science laboratories, staff houses, ablution blocks, and solar lighting systems.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the First Lady reinforced that education remains the greatest equaliser and a key pillar for Zambia’s future. She said the school symbolises opportunity, dignity and hope for present and future generations. 

The First Lady added that strong partnerships and shared vision would continue to drive progress in the education sector. She emphasised that the naming of the school was not a personal accolade, but rather a platform to continue to advocate for every child’s right to education. 

To address teacher shortages and further improve the quality of education across the country, the Education Minister Douglas Syakalima announced that next year the Government will recruit more teachers in addition to the 2,000 positions already advertised.

The commissioning of Muntita Hichilema Secondary School marks another important step towards strengthening Zambia’s education sector and commitment to uplift future generations through learning.