JB launches Poppy Week, donates K1.5m to Ex-Service League

Malawi President Joyce Banda has launched the 2013 Poppy week with a call to the nation to support the Commonwealth Ex-servicemen Of Malawi CELOM.
Speaking at Sanjika Palace in Blantyre, President Banda who is the patron of the group said she is aware that the two World Wars caused great devastation and brought untold suffering to humanity.

“As a nation we should be proud that our courageous men and women offered their services to help bring an end to these devastating wars” said the Malawi Leader.

Banda noted that while the nation honor those that lost their lives, it is also important to pay homage to those that are still living by contributing generously through the Common Ex-Service League of Malawi (CELOM).

President Banda made a personal contribution of K1.5million to CELOM and 290 bags of Maize. (Twenty nine families of ex-servicemen will each receive ten bags of Maize)

The President assured the War Veterans that she will make sure that they live a decent life.

In his remarks, Chairman of the Commonwealth Ex-service League of Malawi Major General Namwali thanked the President for her endless effort in making sure that the War Veterans are well looked after.

Namwali said the president support since she took office has eased the challenges the veterans face in their daily lives.