Nickson Chilangwa | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly of Zambia | |
| In office September 2011 –December 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Elizabeth Chitika |
| Succeeded by | Nason Musonda |
| Constituency | Kawambwa |
| Provincial Minister for Luapula Province | |
| In office September 2016 –May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Fwanyanga Mulikita |
| Succeeded by | Derricky Chilundika |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 January 1969 |
| Political party | Patriotic Front |
| Profession | Politician |
Nickson Chilangwa (born 10 January 1969) is a Zambian politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Kawambwa Constituency in Luapula Province from 2011 to 2024. [1] He is a member of the Patriotic Front and served as the Provincial Minister for Luapula Province from 2016 to 2021. [1]
Chilangwa was elected to the National Assembly of Zambia in three consecutive elections (2011,2016 and 2021),representing Kawambwa under the Patriotic Front. [1] He served as the Provincial Minister for Luapula Province from 2016 to 2021, [1] where he was involved in infrastructure development,energy projects,and resource mobilization for local government initiatives. [2]
During his tenure,Chilangwa was noted for advocating the use of local natural resources for regional development and strengthening ties with investors. [2]
In the aftermath of the 2021 general election,during the Patriotic Front's transition to opposition,Chilangwa was mentioned in various political controversies. In 2022,he was briefly detained in connection with post-election political tensions but was later released without formal charges. [3] He was then charged with malicious damage to property among other charges and was found guilty,which resulted in him forfeiting his Kawambwa parliamentary seat in late 2024. [4] [5] [6]