By Solister Mogha
Zomba, July 19, Mana: President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera says time for politicising developments is over and the focus should be on spreading projects evenly across the country.
Chakwera was speaking during the handover ceremony of Domasi new infrastructure and Nalikule College of Education.
He said Malawi belongs to all Malawians as such, all regions deserve to enjoy equal opportunities.
“Our constitution prohibits segregation and I find no reason for politicising developments. As long as I am the President of this country, I will ensure that we share development equally regardless of region or tribe,” he said.
He said he was happy to see that some of the projects he initiated including those that were launched by former presidents were taking shape, citing Domasi Community Hospital and the Zomba Stadium.
Speaking of the new Domasi infrastructure and Nalikule Teachers College, Chakwera said human capital is fundamental for the country’s development.
Chakwera said the two colleges would equip and empower Malawian students with the necessary skills and knowledge that would facilitate the country’s achievement of the Vision 2063 development agenda.
He hailed the Japanese Government for the grants and for constructing the top notch education facilities.
“In funding the construction of colleges of education, you have laid a foundation for the long term human capital development of Malawians born and unborn,” Chakwera said.
Chakwera has since appealed to management of the two education colleges to take good care of the new infrastructure as a way of showing appreciation to the Japanese Government.
“Let us also show our appreciation by absorbing graduates from these schools,” he added.
Japanese Ambassador to Malawi, Youchi Oya said Japan is committed to supporting Malawi’s development agenda which includes infrastructural development.
Oya said the new infrastructure at Domasi College of Education and construction of Nalikule College is part of the landmark projects that the Japanese Government is implementing in the country.
He said Japan believes in human capital and through the cooperation with Malawi, it will make sure that more investment has been made in the education sector.
“Education is key and we would like to re-affirm our commitment to investing in human capital development through the construction of modern infrastructure and equipping Malawi’s education system with the necessary equipment,” he said.
Oya said Japan has invested about K20 billion for the improvement of Domasi College and K10 billion for the new Nalikule College.
Principal for Domasi College of Education, Archangel Mtipa Yambeni said the new infrastructure at the college will greatly add value and improve the college’s teaching standards.
Yambeni said the new infrastructure has also reduced shortage of teacher’s teaching space and staff houses.
“Our 2063 aspirations considers education as one one of the key enablers. It is thus exciting to see that huge investments are being made in the country’ education system.
“It is pleasing, therefore, to see that Domasi College happens to be among the beneficiaries of these infrastructural developments,” he said.
Yambeni said the two colleges have this year increased their intake by 26 and 22 percent, respectively.
Domasi College of Education was established in 1993 while Nalikule was established in 2016.
Both colleges offer undergraduate courses with focus in training science and mathematics teachers for the country’s secondary schools.
