By Bisola Adeyemo
Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi, has donated 10,000 kilograms of maize to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) for distribution to flood victims in various camps in the Southern Region of Malawi.
This was disclosed on Tuesday in a press statement issued and signed by Presidential Press Secretary Anthony Kasunda.
Kasunda said the president donated 10,000 kilograms of maize to commemorate his 67th birthday anniversary.
Part of the statement reads “to mark his 67th birthday anniversary, His Excellency Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi, has donated 10,000 kilograms of maize to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) for distribution to flood victims in various camps in the Southern Region of Malawi.
“While the President is thankful for the gift of life, he is mindful of the many Malawians whose lives have been disrupted by recent natural disasters, and this donation is his expression of solidarity with them and commitment to alleviating their suffering.”
Malawi is one of the country in the Sub Sahara region heavily affected by Cyclone Ana and Cyclone Gombe.
The flooding due to the cyclones have affected the crop yield.
Tropical Storm Ana caused heavy flooding in several districts in Malawi, especially in the Southern Region due to a lot of heavy rainfall and strong winds.
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