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“This is not the time to eat but to serve Malawians”-Mutharika warns newly sworn-in cabinet ministers

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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Peter Mutharika has warned newly sworn in cabinet ministers, deputy and Attorney General (AG) that there is no room for complacency but rather to serve Malawi.

Mutharika also called on them to uphold the highest standards of integrity, diligence, and compassion in their service to the nation.

Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony held at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) on Sunday, President Mutharika urged the new ministers to put the nation’s interests above personal gain and to work collectively towards transforming Malawi into a productive and export-driven economy.

“This is not the time to eat but to serve Malawians well not your personal interests.

“I have appointed you with trust to serve. Times for honey moon is over. Get to work. Malawians have hope in us to meet their needs”, says Mutharika.

The Malawi leader emphasised that their leadership will play pivotal role in steering Malawi’s economic challenges and delivering meaningful development to its citizens.

“I task each one of you to support me in this transformational agenda,” Mutharika said, underscoring government’s commitment to job creation and the generation of forex.

The President warned against any form of misconduct or abuse of office, making it clear that such behavior would not be tolerated.

He also reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to transparency and accountability, ensuring that public resources are utilized for their intended purpose.

Mutharika haw been commended for appointing lean cabinet of 24 members.

Lloyd M’bwana

I’m a Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resource (LUANAR)’s Environmental Science graduate (Malawi) and UK’s ICM Journalism and Media studies scholar. Also University of Malawi (UNIMA) Library Science Scholar. I have been The Malawi Country Manager and duty editor for the Maravi Post since 2019. My duty editor’s job is to ensure that the news is covered properly, that it is delivered on time, and that it is created to the standards set out in the editorial guidelines of the Maravi Post.