By Ausborn Banda
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi’s strides in water and sanitation have caught worldwide consideration, with Minister of Water and Sanitation Abida Mia receiving an invite to Buckingham Palace from King Charles III to share the nation’s success within the sector.
The institution of a standalone Ministry of Water and Sanitation by President Lazarus Chakwera has been hailed as a pivotal transfer, enabling targeted consideration on Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) points.
The dynamic management of Minister Mia has additional propelled Malawi’s progress, incomes world recognition.
A fortnight in the past, Minister Mia was honored with an excellent management award at Liverpool Hope University from Global Skills Hub in partnership with Lion Outreach International, for her contributions to the WASH sector.
This accolade was acquired on her behalf by Honourable Abel Kayembe who was within the UK on the time.
During a world management discussion board in Lilongwe which the Ministry of Water and Sanitation co-hosted with the UK Government’s Just Transitions for Water Security programme yesterday, Water Witness International CEO Nick Hepworth introduced the invitation from King Charles III.
He praised Malawi’s efforts in bettering entry to potable water and sanitation, describing the popularity by King Charles III as a major honor for Malawi.
Reacting to the invitation, Mia attributed the achievements to President Chakwera’s visionary management, highlighting the sturdy political will on the highest degree to push the water agenda ahead.
At the discussion board, Mia reaffirmed the federal government’s dedication to making sure common entry to scrub water, urging for a shift from rhetoric to motion in assembly the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on water and sanitation.
“We don’t have time for just rhetoric. What we need now is action. Millions of Malawians are looking forward to having access to safe, clean water, and we have less than five years to cross the finish line. Therefore, we must more than triple our efforts,” she said.
The discussion board introduced collectively leaders from numerous sectors—the enterprise neighborhood, authorities, civil society and scientists collectively to speed up funding and motion on water safety, showcasing Malawi’s rising function as a pacesetter within the world water sector.
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