By Linda Kwanjana
Malawi leader president Dr Lazarus Chakwera has assured people of lowershire that his government will address challenges that people in the area are facing.
Addressing the whistle-stop gathering at Solijeni in the area , Chakwera ordered Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (ADMARC) to open their depots so that people in Lowershire are able to access the staple food at affordable rates.
The president said his government is seeking additional measures of addressing perennial hunger happening in the loweshire
The president cited the Shire Valley Transformation Project, which he said once fully completed will have positive bearing on food security.
During the whistle-stop, Chakwera ordered the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) to
to expedite the disbursement of loans in the area.
The president said will need a report for him to hear and understand what is delaying the disbursement process in Lowershire.
Earlier in the day, Chakwera commissioned the Malawi Rural Electrification Programme (MAREP) at Nguluwe Village, Traditional Authority Mbenje.
Chakwera had a busy schedule in Lowershire since morning.
The president started his business by visiting A.R. Issa Cattle Ranch in Traditional Authority Ngabu, Chikwawa.
This is a big ranch with over 5,000 heads of cattle.
Finally, the president held interaction sessions with business people from Lower Shire at Nchalo Sports Club in Chikwawa.