By Paul Madise

Lilongwe, May 23, Mana: Secretary for Higher Education, Dr. Levis Eneya, has urged higher education institutions and graduates to actively participate in the implementation of the national development agenda, the Malawi 2063.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony of DMI-St. John the Baptist University on Friday, at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe, Dr. Eneya emphasized the necessity of collective efforts to transform Malawi into an upper-middle-income economy by the year 2063.

He praised the Catholic Institutions and the Catholic Church for the significant contribution to education in Malawi. He commended DMI St. John the Baptist University for working hard to have all programmes accredited by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), and for the ongoing expansion of the Lumbadzi Campus, the establishment of a College of Health Sciences, the creation of scholarship funds for disadvantaged students, and investments in digital learning technologies, among other developments.

Eneya then pledged government's support saying President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera's government is committed to supporting both public and private institutions in their efforts to develop human capital.

“We urge all institutions to adhere to standards set by government through the National Council for Higher Education. The Ministry will continue with regular audits in all higher education institutions to make sure that high standards are maintained,” he said.

He also congratulated the students on their achievements and encouraged them to be innovative, avoid corruption, and utilize their skills to create opportunities for others. He emphasized that graduates are ambassadors for their university and key players in shaping Malawi’s future.

“Go out and make a difference. Malawi is relying on you,” said Eneya.

In his remarks, Professor Amalraj Ambrose, Vice Chancellor of the university, underscored the institution’s commitment to research and development, stating the availability of grants for innovation in fields such as agriculture, ICT, and health.

Professor Ambrose appealed for continued government support and reaffirmed DMI’s mission to expand across Africa while empowering the disadvantaged through education.