TEXAS-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera says collective responsibility and collaboration in driving the development of Malawi was important.
Addressing over 100 Malawians from Dallas, Texas and its environs on Sunday evening, Chakwera stressed the vital role that every Malawian, including those living abroad, plays in the nation’s progress.
“One person cannot fulfill the vision of the country if there is no collective responsibility. We need all hands on deck,” said President Chakwera, stressing the significance of unity and concerted efforts towards national development.
He encouraged the Malawian diaspora community to actively participate in addressing the challenges facing the nation, highlighting the potential for collaboration in finding solutions to prevalent issues.
“You and I have a job. We need to challenge ourselves. We need to challenge our peers, and from what I have heard from you, shows you can. So together, we can find solutions to all the things that are bothering us at the moment,” said the President.
Furthermore, President Chakwera stressed the urgency of action, stating, “To me, the time for playing games is long gone. We need to fix our country. It’s not enough to feel sorry for ourselves. We got to work hard and work smart.”
He assured the diaspora community that the government was committed to creating an enabling environment for investment, including implementing legal reforms to alleviate concerns about potential financial risks associated with such investment.
The Malawi leader, who was accompanied by Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda, Minister of Trade and Industry Sosten Gwengwe among other cabinet ministers, reiterated the call for unity and collaboration, emphasising that collective efforts are essential for realizing Malawi’s developmental goals.
The gathering served as a platform for dialogue and engagement between the Malawian diaspora and the government, fostering a sense of shared responsibility and commitment to the nation’s progress.
Chakwera is in the United States of America to participate in the US-Africa Summit whose objective is to foster sustainable business partnerships between the U.S. and Africa.
