By Wadza Botomani
The National Registration Bureau has officially launched its 2025-2030 strategic plan, which aims to build a more inclusive, secure, and accessible national identity system for all citizens.
The announcement was made during the commemoration of Civil Registration and Vital Statistics National ID Day in Lilongwe. Minister of Homeland Security Ezekiel Chingoma emphasized that the new strategic plan is designed to ensure legal and efficient service delivery by the NRB.
He added that the ministry, in collaboration with the bureau, is rolling out services to bring registration facilities closer to people, particularly at the community level within traditional authorities, to improve access for those needing to register, renew, or replace their IDs.
Mphatso Sambo, the Principal Secretary for the NRB, stated that the strategic plan will significantly improve the bureau’s operations and service reach, regardless of an individual’s geographical location. Support for the initiative was also affirmed by Fenella Frost, a representative from the United Nations Development Programme, who reiterated a strong commitment to supporting Malawi and the NRB in achieving its sustainable development goals, particularly in ensuring that every Malawian possesses a legal identity. The National ID day was commemorated under the theme “my identity my umbrella.”
