LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera has underscored the significance of the Lilongwe-Salima Water Project in addressing the pressing water needs of both the local community and the nation at large.
Speaking in Dowa at Mvera Trading Centre on Friday during an engagement with residents in the area of Senior Chief Chewele, Chakwera emphasised his government’s commitment to ensuring that every Malawian has access to clean water.
The President also urged citizens to uphold the values of peace and tolerance as the country approaches the September elections.
He stressed the importance of exercising freedom responsibly in order to foster a harmonious and peaceful society, while also promoting gender equality.
Chakwera further highlighted his administration’s proactive measures to support farmers, including the purchase of farm produce at competitive prices, enabling them to reap greater benefits from their agricultural efforts.
The President also outlined his government’s vision for creating employment opportunities and implementing projects that will transform the socio-economic landscape of Dowa District, citing the establishment of Mvera Innovation City.
In his remarks, MCP Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda commended the Salima Water Project and other government initiatives aimed at improving the lives of Malawians.
Additionally, he praised the government’s achievements, including the construction of 50 security houses at Mvera Support Battalion and the promotion of teachers, which he described as notable milestones in the country’s development trajectory.