By Dorica Mtenje
LILONGWE (Maravipost): Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources(LUANAR) Natural Resources College (NRC) campus Animal Health and Production graduates have petitioned parliament to intervene in facilitating the recruitment of Assistant Veterinary Officers (AVOs)
In a statement signed by one of the student representatives, Aaron Chijana Banda said the undersigned graduates of Animal Health and Production from the Lilongwe LUANAR
Across Malawi are concerned that despite the advertisement for this position and
applications, there have been no updates on the recruitment process.
Banda said the timely
recruitment of qualified personnel is vital to address the growing challenges in the
livestock sector.
He said they stand ready to contribute meaningfully to these efforts. In addition, they kindly request a formal meeting with the Agriculture Committee of Parliament.
He further said there is a need to Specialize in Training in Animal Health and Production
Graduates from LUANAR NRC as they have received comprehensive education in.
animal health, livestock management, disease prevention, and treatment
protocols.
“This will enable us to address animal health challenges and improve.
livestock productivity effectively and Combating Livestock Disease Outbreaks,” said Banda.
Recruiting qualified graduates aligns with the national development plan,
Malawi 2063 which seeks to transform agriculture as a key driver of economic.
growth,” he added.
He therefore urges Agriculture.
Committee to advocate for the recruitment of
Assistant Veterinary Officers across EPAs to address the urgent needs of
Malawi’s livestock sector.
Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture Chairperson, Sammer Suileman’s phone went unanswered.
