Chilima – Chikangawa Tragic Plane Crash Memorial Service

Speaking during the memorial ceremony, President Chakwera praised the life and work of the late Saulos Chilima and eight others, describing them as patriotic, hard working and dedicated citizens who served the nation tirelessly.

The Malawi leader indicated that the memorial ceremony was set to honour the lives lost and remember their services to the Republic of Malawi.

Chakwera has since directed that the Six-Lane road under construction in Lilongwe be named after Chilima, in honour of his service to the nation.

Speaking earlier, Minister of Local Government, Unity and Culture Richard Chimwendo Banda disclosed that government will also construct a memorial park at the site where the accident occurred, in honour of the legacy of the nine fallen citizens.

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