PRESIDENT Edgar Lungu has terminated the contract of Zambia National Service (ZNS) Deputy Commandant Major-General Alick Kamiji and replaced him with Brigadier General Benson Miti, whom he has also elevated to the rank of Major-General.

Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Isaac Chipampe disclosed this in a statement, Friday.

In his letter to Maj. Gen. Kamiji, President Lungu stated: “In exercise of the powers vested in me by Article 92 (2) (e) and 92 (2) (f) read with Article 270 of the laws of Zambia, I hereby terminate your contract as Deputy Commandant of the Zambia National Service with immediate effect.”

President Lungu thanked Maj. General Kamiji for the services he rendered to the Government of the Republic of Zambia and wished him well in his future endeavours.

And in his letter to Brig Gen Miti, President Lungu wrote “in exercise of the powers vested in me by Article 91 ( l ), 91 (2) and 92 ( 1) of the Constitution of Zambia, I have decided to promote you to the rank of Maj. Gen. and appointed you as Zambia National Service Deputy Commandant with immediate effect.”

President Lungu wished the Deputy Commandant God’s blessing and success in his new role.