Chakwera satisfied with engagement of local labour

By Kondanani Chilimunthaka

President Lazarus Chakwera has commended Bonongwe Construction Company, a company which has been contracted to construct a State-of-the-art modern Mwanza Community Stadium for engaging communities in Mwanza district to over 80 percent of its labour force.

Chakwera who on Friday undertook a number of official duties in Mwanza district including the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the stadium said, he was happy to see a good number of locals being included in those to work on the site of construction, saying it means the project really benefits the people of Mwanza.

“I met the youths who are part of the construction company working on this stadium, and 80 percent of them are from this same district, meaning we are giving job opportunity to the community where the project is being implemented as well.

We will continue to make sure our youths get involved in various projects, and I am committed to work with you while bringing many other projects here in Mwanza for your benefit” Said President Chakwera.

The Malawi leader assured people of Mwanza that he will make sure the stadium project just like other projects is completed in time so that they enjoy the intended benefits of the project.

In their remarks, Members of Parliament from Mwanza, Joyce Chitsulo (Mwanza West) and Nicholas Dausi (Mwanza Central) commended President Chakwera for giving an ear to their plea of having a Stadium in Mwanza, after years of being deceived by the previous regime on the project.

On his part, Minister of Local Government Unity and Culture, Richard Chimwendo Banda thanked President Chakwera for uniting Malawi and distributing various developments in all areas across the country regardless of any affiliation.

Meanwhile, President Chakwera is expected to return to Lilongwe on Saturday 27th January 2024 after two weeks of working tour in the Southern Region.