Mungwi Town Council Secretary Addresses
VEFs Prior to Field Deployment.
The Council Secretary, Dr. Mwansa Nfula, has officially addressed voter education facilitators ahead of their departure for field assignments, urging them to execute their duties with the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and impartiality.
Speaking during a formal briefing session held at the Council Chambers, Dr. Nfula underscored the importance of voter education in strengthening democratic governance and promoting informed citizen participation in the electoral process.
Dr. Nfula emphasized that the facilitators bear a significant responsibility in ensuring that accurate, clear, and non-partisan information is disseminated to all eligible voters.
He reminded the team that their conduct and performance in the field would reflect directly on the credibility of the council and the integrity of the electoral process.
He further called upon the facilitators to ensure inclusivity in their outreach efforts by engaging youths, women, persons with disabilities, and residents in hard-to-reach areas. He noted that comprehensive voter education is essential to fostering broad-based participation and enhancing public confidence in the electoral system.
The Council Secretary also directed the facilitators to adhere strictly to the operational guidelines and ethical standards outlined during their training. He encouraged them to collaborate with community leaders and other stakeholders to promote transparency, trust, and effective communication throughout the exercise.
Dr. Nfula highlighted the importance of proper documentation and timely reporting, stating that accountability and accurate record-keeping would be critical in monitoring and evaluating the success of the voter education programme.
In conclusion, he expressed confidence in the facilitators’ capacity to carry out their mandate diligently and urged them to approach their assignments with dedication, respect, and commitment to national development.
The voter education facilitators are expected to conduct sensitization meetings, distribute educational materials, and provide clarification on voter registration procedures, polling processes, and other key aspects of the electoral framework as part of the council’s ongoing civic engagement initiative.