By Burnett Munthali
Chairperson of the organizing committee, Godfrey Kambewa delivered a powerful speech, reminding the audience of the importance of empowering young women and the impact it can have on the future of Malawi.
He expressed his hope that the biggest desire of the audience would be to hear the words “well done” from the son of man when he returns, emphasizing the importance of striving for excellence.
Mr. Kambewa apologized for a previous mistake, attributing it to the excitement of the moment, and introduced himself as a retired Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, though it seems there was a mix-up as Dr. Jane Ansah is the Vice President mentioned in the context.
A few months ago, a group of friends, including Mr. Kambewa, came together to organize the Miss Malawi pageant, with the goal of creating an empowerment platform for building the next generation of leaders.
The event was not just about beauty, but about young women who are ready to take charge and change the country, emphasizing that the focus was on empowerment rather than just physical appearance.
The candidates, who were all exceptional young women, had unique stories and were from various schools, including Lilongwe Girls and Likuni Girls, showcasing the diversity and talent of Malawian youth.
Mr. Kambewa expressed his pride in being a part of their journey and emphasized that Malawi’s youth are capable and ready to take over, but they need to be supported and given opportunities.
He extended his gratitude to the office of the Vice President, Dr. Jane Ansah, thanking her for honoring the event with her presence, which was a testament to the government’s commitment to empowering young people.
Notably, Dr. Ansah has also donated K1 million kwacha to support young women, demonstrating her commitment to empowering the next generation of Malawian leaders.
Mr. Kambewa also thanked the President of Malawi, Professor Arthur, for his support and understanding of the importance of empowering young people, showing that the government believes in the potential of its youth.
He encouraged the students present to strive for greatness, saying that they were capable of achieving anything they set their minds to, and emphasized the power of one question to bring about change in their lives.
Mr. Kambewa concluded by expressing his gratitude to the Miss Malawi organization and the event organizers, thanking them for hosting the event and highlighting the importance of such platforms in empowering young women.
The event was a call to action, urging everyone to support and empower the next generation of leaders in Malawi, with the belief that they have potential to achieve great things.
