Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera exemplifies the quintessence of an indigenous leader, embodying profound respect for every citizen in the country. He displayed his cultured temperament when he held a closed door meeting with paramount chiefs, senior traditional authorities, traditional authorities and sub traditional authorities from the Southern Region yesterday at Kamuzu Palace. During the meeting, the President commended chiefs in the country for their role in fostering development.
In December last year, President Chakwera met chiefs from the Eastern Region in Mangochi.
“Sustainability of development in our communities relies on chiefs because they are government’s eyes to initiate development. Therefore, for us to enjoy as a country and move forward, chiefs must be motivated and be aligned to what government is doing on ground.
“For that reason, it was imperative for the President to meet chiefs to appreciate their role and challenges, ” he said.
In her remarks, Senior Chief Chikumbu of Mulanje hailed the President for engaging them.
She said all chiefs have pledged to work with government and foster development in all places to benefit their subjects.
