CCAP and traditional leaders have rung an alarm on the status of Soche-Manje, Blanytre.
The two have asked government via vice president, Jane Ansah to scale-up security and healthcare services and also to upgrade roads in the populous location.
They made the call Sunday during the 30th anniversary of a relationship between Soche CCAP Congregation and Shadyside Presbyterian Church, USA.
In particular, Thomas Nyang’ama moderator of the congregation asked Ansah to deliver to president Peter Mutharika a request for a police unit and health centre within the location.
In the absence of a health facility and police unit, Reverend Nyangama said, people in the area were left vulnerable to insecurity and being exposed to healthcare challenges.
“Security is a challenge here, and no one is spared … even us the clergy. There have been incidents of thugs breaking into residences. But, besides, people here will also appreciate should government consider them a maternity clinic,” he said.
On his part, senior chief Somba wondered why development initiatives like construction of roads was delaying.
“One such example is the bypass road whose progress has been uncertain. Our roads have gotten worse. At least you have seen this for yourself. Please take note,” said the traditional leader.
While, taking note of the calls for action vice president Ansah called for “unity of purpose to defuse insecurity and make the area safer.”
On the other hand, Ansah, used the congregation to preach equality and love among people of diverse backgrounds.
She said it was distressing that some elements were bent on making Malawi insecure and unsafe for some sections of the nation.
However, she noted, “Malawi would grow stronger if people learnt to support one another towards the realization of both personal and national goals.”
The activity was decorated by a range of activities including citation of Bible verses, choir performances and displays.
Apart from the vice president, the celebration was also graced by the presence of Traditional Authorities Kapeni and Somba.