Youths in Serenje District of Central Province have called on Serenje Central Member of Parliament, Friday Katombi (MP) to help rehabilitate the sports and recreation centre.
The youths said the facility would keep young people engaged in constructive activities for talent development, promote community sports and help curb substance abuse.
Allan Musonda said reviving the centre would help young people develop their abilities and stay away from illicit activities such as drug abuse.
“Bring back the youth recreation centre, which will focus on the development of young people,” he urged.
Another youth, Angela Banda, said the facility would provide a safe and structured environment where young people could develop life skills and remain productive.
Meanwhile, Choolwe Mweene said the centre would promote healthy lifestyles and help young people manage stress through organised sports and fitness activities.
And Serenje Central MP Bishop Katombi pledged to revive the sports centre to promote youth participation in sports and keep young people productively engaged.
Bishop Katombi also pledged to form a football team to nurture local talent and provide players with an opportunity to progress to the national team.
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