By Rahim Abdul
United Democratic Front (UDF) aspiring Member of Parliament for Nkolokoti Ndirande Matope constituency, Generino Lemani, has pledged to bring meaningful development to the area if elected in the forthcoming elections.
Speaking during a political debate organized by the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE Trust), where all aspiring candidates were given the platform to present their manifestos, Lemani highlighted the major challenges facing the constituency and outlined his plans to address them.
He pointed out that the area has no public secondary school, a situation that forces children to walk long distances in search of education.
Lemani promised to abolish the controversial school fund once voted into power, reminding the community that it was the UDF government that first introduced free primary education in Malawi.
“If you elect me as your MP, I will remove the school fund. Do not be deceived only UDF has the capacity to sustain free education, as it was our party that introduced it in the first place,” said Lemani.
The aspiring legislator also promised to empower the youth through vocational skills training programs, including hospitality and entrepreneurship courses, aimed at equipping them with practical knowledge to create jobs and run businesses.
On health matters, Lemani said he will ensure the construction of a maternity wing within the constituency so that expectant mothers can access services without traveling long distances.
He stressed that the absence of such facilities is putting the lives of both mothers and children at risk.
Lemani concluded by urging the electorate to rally behind UDF, describing it as the only party with a proven record of uplifting communities through education and development initiatives.
