Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC)’s Development Broadcasting Unit (DBU) Coordinating Officer Sebastian Mthatiwa has urged parents at Embangweni in Mzimba to send their children to Early Child Development centres (ECDs).
Mthatiwa made the remarks on Sunday at Embangweni during an open day to raise awareness of the importance of early childhood development.
Mthatiwa said MBC has entered into a contract with Unicef to raise awareness on the role of men and women in ensuring children between 0 and 8 years attend ECD.
Ministry of Gender, Community Development, and Social Child Affairs Officer Neil Masamba commended MBC and Unicef for developing initiatives to promote early childhood development.
She said her ministry is working on plans to train 40,000 caregivers to ensure children are taught by well-trained tutors.
Mmbelwa District Council official, Isabel Chakhame, said the council attaches great significance to children’s education and encourages parents to send their children to school.
Traditional Authority Mzukuzuku urged organisations to help set up early childhood centres in most villages to ensure more children attend early childhood lessons.
