Luanda - The Parliamentary Group of the ruling MPLA on Thursday, called for a broad national dialogue, involving citizens, universities, research centers and churches to address the causes and motivations of the growing destruction of public property.
The call was made by the vice-leader of the MPLA Parliamentary Group, Vigílio Tyova, during the quarterly political statements at the seventh plenary session of parliament, which, among other things, approved the law to criminalize vandalism of public goods and services.
According to the MP, the destruction of public goods and services is just one indication of something bigger that should concern everyone and that has been increasing, namely disrespect for public authorities, culture, tradition and the idiosyncrasies of Angolans.
The MP added that it is unreasonable to continue to watch this reality of the destruction of public property with “impunity”.
That's why, the MP said, the approval will be part of the solution, since this reality is a challenge to public authority that puts the common project of the nation and the Angolan state at risk.
“Understanding, tolerance, mutual respect, respect for difference and public order are essential principles that govern the MPLA's political action to instill confidence in all citizens in the democratic process underway in our country,” the MP said.
With this in mind, added the MP, the MPLA Parliamentary Group calls on all Angolan citizens to work hard to raise awareness and denounce practices that disrupt national unity, harmony and cohesion and harm the country's development.
Informal activity
According to the MP, the informal market continues to be a resource for a large part of the Angolan population, especially young people, so informal trade has always had a place in Angola and will continue to do so.
However, Vigílio Tyova defended the formalization of the activity of many of the current informal economic players along with strengthened tax collection.
The MP added that his party defends a major financial effort towards agricultural and industrial production, not only to reduce imports, but also to focus more on promotion of employment, as a top priority in terms of social inclusion.
According to the MP, Angola's gross domestic product, of around 4.6% in the first quarter of this year, indicates a paradigm shift in terms of increasing national production.
Children
The MP stressed that his party defends the special protection of children as an irrevocable priority, with a view to defending children's rights, family security, better nutrition, more education and health.
Vigílio Tyova said one of the government’s priorities has been to constantly reduce the number of children outside the education system, which involves local solutions and material for building schools.
Vocational training
He pointed to technical and vocational education as an important sub-sector of the education system, which can help to bring hundreds of thousands of young people who are currently unemployed into the job market and that it was no coincidence that this month the government proposed the adoption of the Law on the National Vocational Training System.
The MP explained that the law is aimed at clarifying competences and modernizing this important area in the general training for Angolans.ART/TED/AMP
