By Dean Chisambo
Four cabinet ministers have challenged the Malawian youths to venture into the Agriculture, Tourism and Mining ( ATM) strategy for realisation of Malawi 2063 agenda.
The ministers challenged the youths in the midst of National Youth Summit which was organised by the National Youth Council of Malawi ( NYCOM) on Tuesday in Lilongwe.
In her sentiment Minister of Tourism Vera Kamtukule said they need young people that are vibrant, so that they can improve innovation to match the modern technology world.
She also said the Youths can embrace their technological exploits taking advantage of the many things in Malawi that brings tourists to the country.
On his part Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale said the summit will help the youths to understand the role they can play to make sure there is food security in the country.
Kawale also said they want young people to be part of the solution in forex generation by making sure the country is generating enough exports as compared to imports
Kawale added that his ministry has set aside a huge amount of money about K900 billion for the youth to access loans in order to do commercial farming.
Minister of Mining Monica Chayang’anamuno encouraged the youths to get a license and be able to do their own small scale mining.
She said her ministry is trying to link the youths to financial institutions so that they can access the resources that they need and be able to participate in mining industry
Chayang’anamuno said: ” the Malawi 2063 vision its for the youths, we are just laying the foundation, but the youths are the ones that are going to bring it into realisation.
Minister of youth and Sports Uchizi Mkandawire said government is committed to improve livelihoods of the young people in this country.
The 2024 National Youth Summit is held under theme ” A Renewed Commitment to youth Development Towards Malawi 2063″. It is expected to end on Wednesday.
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