By Wongani Mkandawire
Nkhotakota, May 2, Mana: Nkhotakota District Council has commended Member of Parliament (MP) for Nkhotakota North Constituency, Henry Chimunthu Banda for construction of an Extension Planning Area (EPA) with funding from the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in his area.
Speaking during the commissioning of the new offices at Kasitu EPA in the area of Senior Chief Kafunzira, Chairperson for Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Service Committee at Nkhotakota District Council, Councilor Watison Mkute, said the infrastructure will help the council in its developmental activities citing that since 2007 there has been no infrastructure that was recognized as EPA's offices in the area.
He further hailed community members in the area for their commitment and participation in the implementation of the project, which he said will positively change the area.
"Let me call upon people from the areas of senior chief Kafunzira, Sub Traditional Authority Kamphambale, and Katumbi, Chimunthu Banda has just constructed the building but we need to play a crucial role in assisting in taking care of the infrastructure,” said Mkute.
Meanwhile, Chimunthu Banda advised relevant authorities to always ensure they implement flagship development projects to be in line with Malawi 2063 using funds that are received through district councils in the country.
Chimunthu Banda, who is also former Speaker of Parliament said providing such projects that are crucial to people's livelihoods can go a long way in developing the country.
"We have spent a total of 32.6 million kwacha to construct a new Kasitu EPA office and procure furniture. I think as lawmakers we need to lead in developing the country, we need to implement flagship development projects which are crucial to communities," said Chimunthu Banda.
Kasitu Extension Planning Area provides technical support on Agricultural activities to over 20,000 farmers in the area of Senior Kafunzira, Sub Traditional Authority Kamphambale, and Katumbi in the district.
