President Dr Lazarus Chakwera says he plans to see Chitipa become a major corridor for trade between Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia and also home to a major city that facilitates tri-nation trade.
Dr Chakwera made the remarks on Friday during his State of National Address (SONA) at Parliament.
According to the President, government has collaborated with five communities to establish new community day secondary schools in Chuba, Namapasa, Namasasa, Karopa, and Ngoya. .
“So, to the 86,000 registered voters in Chitipa, I say this: Be ready to hear other parties this year offering to take Chitipa backwards, but remember that the reason I am here is to continue taking your development forward,” he said.
Chairperson for Chitipa District Council, Councillor Ronald Kayira, thanked the Chakwera led administration for initiating developmental projects in the district. saying the projects outlined in the SONA reflect the progress seen in the district.
Among other developments, the government has installed a communication tower at Mughese in Misuku and has also brought electricity to 171 centres and connected 2,054 houses to electricity through the Malawi Rural Electrification Programme and The Malawi Electricity Access Project projects.
By Aliko Munde, MANA
