By George Bulombola

Mzuzu, November 9, Mana: Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba has urged young people across the country to be interested in the affairs of the country.

Mumba was speaking on Friday in Mzuzu during the signing ceremony of a three year-MK45 million sponsorship of Northern Zone Basketball League which he has financed to promote Volleyball in the northern region and the country as a whole.

Taking advantage of the ceremony, Engineer Mumba said that the youth do not take pride in the affairs of the country, hence due to lack of such an interest leads them to embark on undesirable behaviors.

“Young people are supposed to be innovative, must come up with innovative ideas which can be refined in consultation with other stakeholders for financing. This can in a long run make youths economically active.

I have a passion for volleyball hence raising the sponsorship from MKl5 Million to MK45 million and besides this, I support this drive as also a platform through which various stakeholders can be engaging the youth on different issues for the country’s development,” said Mumba.

To ensure that the volleyball teams are provided with conducive playing environment for the game, Mumba urged authorities in volleyball arena and others to identify land for construction of volleyball court in Mzuzu.

“I am going to pay for the land and construct the court in partnership with other stakeholders so that, together we contribute to the development of the sport in the region and the country as a whole,” said Mumba.

General Secretary for Basket Ball Association of Malawi, Peter Gomani, commended Mumba for the sponsorship which he will contribute to unlocking of hidden volleyball talent, hence enhancing development and populace of the sport.

“We don’t take this for granted We therefore assure Engineer Mumba that we will be accountable and encourage reporting at every level to safeguard what you have given us,” said Gomani.