LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera on Friday, February 14, 2025 is set to open the 51st Session of Parliament and the 2025/2026 Budget Meeting of Parliament at the Parliament Building in Lilongwe.
The ceremony will begin with an inspection of a guard of honour mounted by the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) at the Parliament Mini-Stadium at 9:45 a.m.
Thereafter, President Chakwera will proceed to the Parliament Chamber at 10:00 a.m. where he will officially open the 51st Session and deliver a State of the Nation Address (SONA).
Following the State Opening, Members of Parliament will proceed to deliberate on the 2025/2026 National Budget until April 11, 2025.
This budget meeting is crucial, as it will shape the country’s financial direction for the coming year, which commences on 1 April.
Malawians expect SONA that will bring hope amid economic challenges.