By Jones Gadama
The Lilongwe City Council has reiterated its commitment to working with traditional leaders to promote development and peace in the area.
Speaking at a recent training session for chiefs in Lilongwe, Ezra Mbendera, the council’s director of agriculture and environment, emphasized the crucial role that chiefs play in supporting the government’s development initiatives.
Mbendera highlighted the importance of providing chiefs with guidance and training to help them adapt their mindset and work towards achieving the country’s 2063 development goals.
He emphasized that the council values its partnership with traditional leaders and recognizes their influence in promoting peace and stability in their respective areas.
Professor Asiyati Chiweza, the director of the Malawi School of Government, also spoke at the training session, expressing concern about the potential for violence during upcoming elections.
Chiweza stressed the need for chiefs to be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to promote peace and stability in their communities, particularly during times of political tension.
The Malawi School of Government has been conducting training sessions for chiefs, with a focus on promoting peace and preventing violence.
The school’s efforts aim to empower traditional leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote peaceful coexistence and resolve conflicts in their areas.
The training session in Lilongwe is part of a broader initiative by the Malawi School of Government to engage with traditional leaders and promote peace and stability across the country.
A similar training session was held in Mpemba in March this year, demonstrating the school’s commitment to working with chiefs and other stakeholders to promote development and peace.
The Lilongwe City Council’s collaboration with traditional leaders is a key aspect of its development strategy.
By working together, the council and chiefs can promote peace and stability, which are essential for attracting investment and promoting economic growth.
The council’s efforts to promote peace and development are also reflected in its broader development plans.
The Lilongwe City Council has been working to improve infrastructure, promote agriculture, and support small and medium-sized enterprises, among other initiatives.
As Malawi looks to the future, the role of traditional leaders in promoting peace and development will remain crucial.
The Lilongwe City Council’s collaboration with chiefs is a positive step towards achieving the country’s development goals and promoting a more peaceful and prosperous society.
The Malawi School of Government’s training sessions for chiefs are an important part of this effort, providing traditional leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote peace and stability in their areas.
By working together, the government, traditional leaders, and other stakeholders can promote development and peace, ultimately contributing to a brighter future for Malawi.
The Lilongwe City Council’s collaboration with traditional leaders is a key aspect of its development strategy.
By working together, the council and chiefs can promote peace and stability, which are essential for attracting investment and promoting economic growth.
The Malawi School of Government’s training sessions for chiefs are an important part of this effort, providing traditional leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote peace and stability in their areas.