By IOMMIE CHIWALO
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Ngabu Secondary School Alumni Association (NGSS) has organized a grand reunion day where among other things, the grouping will donate mattresses.
In a press statement made available to this publication, the event which will take place at the school from 09:00 AM is slated for Saturday, December 2, 2023.
This year’s event comes against a backdrop that the school is yet to recover from the fire that gutted the kitchen section and destroyed millions worth of property including students’ mattresses.
According to authorities, the situation is so dire to an extent that some students are sleeping on bare bed rails popularly known as ‘Njanji’ while others prefer to find comfort on the floor.
“In view of the above, the grand reunion major activity will be the handover of mattresses the former students have sourced,” reads the statement which in extension is also appealing to individuals, groups, organizations, and the corporate world of goodwill to join hands with the NGSS alumni association to save the dire situation.
In recognizing one of the founding members of the association, a goal-getter and role model in his own right Chief Mbenje born Tiferanji Vizyalona, the association has also organized Tiferanji Vizyalona Merit Award to celebrate his achievements and contribution not only to the country but the setting up of the association.
Late Chief Mbenje who died in January 2021 was one of the few Chiefs in the country that defied all odds by not allowing Chieftainship blood to derail his dreams.
“He walked through the academic ladder that saw him graduating with a bachelor’s Degree in Education Humanities from Chancellor College. He also played football in the elite Super League donning the University Football Club (UFC) and the defunct ESCOM colours, hence the need for recognition,” reads the statement.
Senior Chief Mbenje was also a holder of a masters Degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution Management.
Those willing to channel their assistance in improving the learning environment for the future leaders gloomed at Ngabu secondary school are free to contact the Association Chairperson Lazarus Phiri at +265999955534 or Louis Nyongopa who is traceable at +265 992000022.
It is also fine and good to call directly to the Events Directorate Chairperson Richard Kautale on +265888544535
