Mia for irrigation farming in Chikhwawa—Mkombezi

People from Chikhwawa-Mkombezi Constituency are poised to avert food shortage problems through provision of materials for irrigation farming projects.

The initiative – which is already bearing fruits, thanks to aspiring member of Parliament Haroon Mia – has seen communities being equipped with irrigation skills and farm inputs.

Speaking during campaign rallies he held at the weekend in Ngabu, Mia, who is contesting on an independent ticket, pledged to continue developing the constituency in different areas even after becoming legislator if elected in the May 20 polls.

“I will not depend on government for development projects in the constituency. My focus is and will remain irrigation farming. Why do we face hunger with the many rivers around us?” wondered Mia.

He said he had discussed with donors and other well-wishers to fund irrigation and other development projects aimed at ensuring communities have food throughout the year.

“We should use Shire River for food production and the surplus will be for sale. I want to ensure that within five years, the constituency should become a role model for other constituencies across the country,” he said.