By Chisomo Phiri
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has hailed the launch of the School of Excellence saying it is a milestone in transforming the country’s education system.
Speaking at a development rally after the official launch of the School of Excellence construction at Malembo Community Day Secondary School in Lilongwe on Saturday,Chakwera praised the Ministry of Basic Education for expediting various programs and emphasizing the importance of swift action in project implementation.
The president also highlighted the significance of the School of Excellence initiative, which has the potential to drive positive change in the education sector.
On his part,minister of Local Government, Unity, and Culture, Richard Chimwendo Banda, underscored the government’s commitment to the education sector, citing initiatives such as the loans board, which has increased support from 8,600 to 22,000 students.
Minister of Basic Education, Madalitso Kambawuwa Wilima, commended President Chakwera’s dedication to accessible quality education, while acknowledging challenges in the sector, including infrastructure shortages.
“The government is addressing these challenges, including constructing an additional 10,900 secondary schools nationwide, supplementing the 34 Schools of Excellence,” she said .
The School of Excellence is part of the Chakwera administration’s initiative to build 34 top-quality secondary schools across the country, aiming to establish a vibrant and competitive national education system.
The school will offer specialized programs in mining, Information Communication Technology (ICT), and other fields, with construction expected to be completed in 2027.
