By Chisomo Phiri
Executive Dean of School of Business and Economic Sciences at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) Dr. Rabiya Hanif says their institution is committed to offer programs that meet the country’s industry needs.
This follows the partnership that MUBAS made with the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) enabling the university to offer customs clearing trainings to customs clearing agents in the country.
Speaking during the presentation of certificates to 90 professional customs clearing agents at the institution’s premises on Friday, Dr. Hanif highlighted the importance of imparting new and extended knowledge to people who work in the customs industry as they play crucial role in the development of this country.
“As a university, MUBAS is always ready to offer trainings that can help in uplifting the country’s economic growth,” she said.
On her part,MRA Director of Corporate Services, Agnes Katsonga Phiri urged the graduating professional customs and clearance agents to uphold integrity and professionalism in their work so as to eliminate errors that delay trade facilitation.
“Let us maintain our professionalism in the way we deliver our work because the country’s economic growth also depend on us,” said Phiri.
One of the graduating students, Mavuto Zabula, praised the program for providing valuable knowledge on clearing goods for import and export, which will enhance their operations.