By Dean Chisambo
The National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM) in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports has organized the National Youth Summit of 2024 and Annual General Assembly from November 11th to 13th, ahead of the 2025 general elections.
Speaking during the press briefing on Friday in Lilongwe, NYCOM Executive Director Rex Chapota said the summit aims to bring together youth leaders across the nation to deliberate and discuss issues about young people and development, so that they can be part of Malawi’s journey towards 2063.
Chapota highlighted that the summit will address several issues at the heart of young people, including economic empowerment, employment, climate, governance, and elections.
Chapota said:”We have dedicated two sessions to deal with governance and elections, especially as we approach the 2025 general elections.”
He further explained that they will discuss the skills young people need to be voted into power and how they can be ambassadors of peace in the coming elections.
Chapota also disclosed that they are promoting and encouraging youth to take part in political office.
He said they are also relying on stakeholders to have a special fund for young aspirants to support them, as most young people who seek political office face challenges in terms of resources.
Added Chapota:”We hope that during this summit, we can rely on partners who can bring together a basket fund for young people, as there are over 500 aspirants who have indicated to seek office at different levels, and these young people need to be supported.”
He also mentioned that the summit will feature a Youth Cultural Festival, which will showcase young and upcoming artists and creatives identified through various means.
Chapota added that no less than four cabinet ministers will attend the summit and annual general assembly.
He said these include Minister of Youth and Sports Uchizi Mkandawire, who will also be the guest of honor, Minister of Mining Monica Chayang’anamuno, Minister of Tourism Vera Kamtukule, and Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale, who will also participate in relevant discussions.
The summit will be held under the theme “Renewed commitment towards Youth development on the journey 2063,” and 500 youths from all parts of the nation are expected to attend.
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