By Patience Longwe

Lilongwe, March 20, Mana: The National Construction Industry Council (NCIC) has organized a National Construction Day to recognize the construction sector’s role in shaping the nation’s environment and contributing to Malawi’s socioeconomic transformation in line with Malawi 2063.

The inaugural day will be held on May 20, 2025 at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.

Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday at NCIC offices in Lilongwe, NICC Chief Executive Officer, Gerald Khonje, said the event will feature exhibitions and showcase various development projects highlighting the industry's achievement and contributions.

"The day will celebrate the construction sector's crucial role in diversifying the economy, advancing technology, fostering national pride, economic growth and overall national development.

“The event will promote quality infrastructure, ethical conduct, integrity, partnerships, safety, sustainability, agility and innovation in construction,” he said.

Khonje said NCIC remains committed to ensuring the sector is transformed, quality driven and grows sustainably contributing to Malawi's development.

"The inaugural National Construction Day is a significant step towards achieving this goal" he said.

It is expected that President Dr Lazarus  Chakwera will preside over the launch which will be held under the theme ‘Quality Driven Construction Industry building for generations.’