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| Andrew Hezron Phiri |
Not long ago at a prestigious juncture, a man with small stature weighs 42 kilograms and 1.4 feet tall has risen from the dead, who became one of the Zambia’s most charismatic leaders stand out as an inspirational tale of man’s journey from struggles to glory.
A nice and handsome face, he became most well spoken student to ever walk through palatial gates of graduands at the Fourth Graduation Ceremony of the Zambia Institute of Mass Communication alies ZAMCOM.
Unpredictably, his 23 year old. Flashing his right hand, speedy but majestic walk he took to the podium. But the audience thought he dead five years ago (2011), his walk to the podium edified that the statesman is risen from the dead because his wit and charm mesmerized them.
Andrew Hezron PHIRI is an eloquent man with shot to issue attention at the helm of students (people), a new gender activist and his counterpart Mike Mwenda that challenge the godly dominance of unfairness or rather injustice on women and children .
A short like FTJ but shaped young man (pictured in a green gown), the master of ceremony asked "so you are the Mr. Andrew Phiri?" Ignoring the question, he straight away asked his audience to stand and observe a minute of silence.
Thereafter, they obeyed and did according to his instruction. "My names are Andrew H. Phiri, weighing 42 kg, about 1.4 meter tall and aged 23" he made is preamble "...I am short but not shy, not shaky" he added "I made all of you stand and you did just that."
Obviously, he failed to stick to the rules of seniority hence "all protocols observed" Recognizing his comrades, colleagues and confidants he quickly dived into his valedictory oration, to his Comrades, colleagues and confidants.
“The journey we started together was too long a time due to the insurmountable setbacks we met on the way. Again, it was too short a time as we shared interesting moments together. We belonged to each other, fought each other's battles that pushed us.” He said in his speech.
“Our dream of becoming journalists was to be achieved and ZAMCOM happened to be that catalyst in transforming meager minds of mare wishful thinkers into mega minds of goal-getters. This has indeed been a worthwhile experience.
“Parents and guardians, lecturers, management, ZAMCOM workforce and indeed family and friends you've absolutely been marvelous. The lecturers were absolutely amazing.
“They taught in love and sacrificed much of their time, talents and at times treasures in turbulent times of a student journalist in order to develop our knowledge base thereby broadening our horizon in today's competitive world.
“In silence, we ponder on these good times and remember how good you've been to all of us. I know time will not permit me to point out at all the remarkable efforts each one of you has graciously contributed.
“But, for sure, we know that your efforts have moulded us into journalists and communicators we are today.” He lamentably
Indeed, ZAMCOM is like a bakery, with best bakers called lecturers and dough called students. As students tended to feel the heat like in an oven. They cried and shouted against the bakers time and again. Patiently they tutors let them heated.
Until today, Andrew understood that they are finally out of the oven, eevntually they are on the market for all to hear, see, smell, taste and feel the produce. He therefore, appreciated for that.
ZAMCOM management under director Oliver Kanene, past and present staffs and a cadre of workers herein have simply showed the students that they are the best.
David Bale, Initiator of World Wide Connections said: “It is a great thing for us when we reach our landmark moments. But it is also a great thing for your country when it marks a momentous milestone in your country's development too. There's something about Andrew and his fine speech about the crucial importance of good journalism that suggests it may be both! I hope so."
“ We had a successful academic journey under your leadership. God bless you! Our parents, guardians and supporters in all forms cannot go unnoticed.” Andrew supplementary. “Your help in decision making in pursuing journalism has played a significant part in our journalism career. You carried us through with your love.”
Andrew’s speech has empowered people and body that will still stand for many as his enduring speech legacy.
Students are now going to get tough financially, they panicked to fix it. Parent’s support has been seven-fold: spiritual, physical and emotional and they didnt end at that. They went further to offer them social, professional, intellectual and financial support amounting to an wholesome well-being they've all enjoyed.
What of the government and the populace, JOURNALISM is key to our well-being as a country. At times like this when things are reportedly and seemingly tough, which journalists need to create awareness to the general citizenry that it will be well with us. This also stresses the power of information and knowlege in today's society.
Therefore, hear the outcry of professionals in journalism and resolve to protect all journalists and preserve the integrity and importance of the profession. Our job simply is to gather, analyze, process and disseminate information to large and diverse audiences. Meaning that we have the power to influence the world faster and better.
On the other hand is public relations: The process of analyzing trends, predicting their consequences, counseling leaders and helping in making informed decisions. We call for creation of employment in the journalism field and communication in general.
In addition, create an enabling environment for media and communication entrepreneurship.
Zambia needs just that. "The LEVEL of your INSPIRATION determines the METER of your ASPIRATION" In conclusion, like the great writer, thinker and philosopher William Shakespeare "All is well that ends well"
The END
Youth-Activist
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