LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Rosa Fatch Mbilizi, has assured Malawians that the government under the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) will ensure that no citizen dies of hunger.
The Minister made the remarks on 1 November 2025 during the launch of the 2025–2026 Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Programme at Chinguni Primary School in Traditional Authority Sitola in Machinga district.
Mbilizi explained that the six-month programme aims to support vulnerable households affected by food shortages across the country.
In her speech, the Minister emphasized the importance of adopting modern agricultural practices, including the use of climate-resilient seed varieties and irrigation farming, to enhance productivity and strengthen national food security.
“The government is intensifying investments in irrigation schemes, the Greenbelt Initiative, and the establishment of mega farms as part of efforts to achieve food self-sufficiency,” the Minister said.
The World Food Programme (WFP) Country Director, Hyoung-joon Lim, reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to partnering with the government to reach four million vulnerable Malawians affected by hunger.
He further said that WFP will also provide nutritional support to over 100,000 children and food assistance to more than 100,000 school learners.
Speaking during the event, Paramount Chief Kawinga urged traditional leaders to ensure transparency and fairness in selecting beneficiaries.
He also encouraged community members to report any cases of corruption or abuse to guarantee that the assistance reaches those who need it most.
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