Boy and girl child deserve equal attention - Catholic Bishop

Kabwe Diocese Catholic Bishop Clement Mulenga says a boy child should not be neglected at the expense of only advancing the cause of a girl child. 

Bishop Mulenga said it is a concern that not much attention is given to the boy child as is the case with the girl child. 

Zambia Daily Mail reports that Bishop Mulenga, who was speaking at Angelina Tembo Girls School’s golden jubilee celebrations, said there is need to ensure that a boy child also feels a sense of belonging. 

“The girls are receiving all the support from all walks of life, but we should not forget about the boy child and their well-being as well,” he said. 

He said there is need to construct more schools for the boys to also ensure they receive the best education like the girls, for them to make a meaningful contribution to the country. 

He said boys also need protection and quality education as they are also the future leaders. 

“In as much as there is need to promote the girl child, the boy child should not be left but they should receive the same protection because they also face challenges that are not brought out,” he said. 

And Central Province Minister Sydney Mushanga, who graced the occasion, commended the church for the support towards educating the girl child. 

Mr Mushanga said Government will continue to partner with the church in the education sector, adding that Government alone cannot manage. 

“The Catholic Church has shown its commitment in supplementing Government’s efforts in education by providing quality education to our children, other stakeholders should also emulate,” Mr Mushanga said.