By Cedric Nkungula
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera on Thursday 18th January 2024 launched the 2023 – 2024 Annual Forestry Season at Mpasa Hill in Phalombe District.
Speaking during at the launch, Chakwera encouraged communities to work together with government in restoring the environment in order to deal with climate change and minimize its impact.
The president also encouraged communities to be vigilant and health advisories to avoid the spread of diseases such as cholera.
Commenting on hunger, the president disclosed that he has ordered ministry of agriculture to send maize to all Admarc depots and be sold at an affordable price to all Malawians.
He cautioned people in authority against misappropriating maize and other resources meant for vulnerable people.
Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change, Michael Usi encouraged Malawians to take part in such initiatives in order to develop the country.
He said Malawi is on the right track to recovery after being hit by different disturbances including cyclones and disease outbreaks.
Member of Parliament for the area, Mary Mpanga
urged government to prioritise Phalombe in climate change related programmes as the district is one of the most disaster prone places in the country.
She disclosed that the recent cyclones Ana, Gombe and Freddy have destroyed infrastructure and crops which resulting in so many challenges in the district including hunger.
Earlier before the launch, Chakwera planted a tree and participated in the construction of an eyebrow basin. He also presented fruit tree seedlings to school children and oversaw their planting.
