Nankhumwa presenting gift to Kaliati |
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Patriotic Cadets (known as PDC), celebrates with Honorable Patricia Kaliati for her outstanding achievement of winning SADC Gender Protocol Award.
Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, Patricia Kaliati won an award of excellence for her involvement in the acceleration of gender protocols in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region.
Kaliati posing with other members (left Cecilia Chazama) |
To show their happiness, PDC members organized a special party for hon Kalitati landmark recognition in the SADC region.
The event which took place in Lilongwe on Sunday, included gift presentation to hon Kaliati.
Speaking at the event, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Kondwani Nankhumwa said Kaliati deserve such an award because of her efforts in mainstreaming gender issues in the country.
He said, receiving an award from SADC is a clear testimony of her great achievements
"You haven't achieved this on silver platter, but it also took your listening ear to advices from President Mutharika" added Nankhumwa
Hon Nankhumwa further asked hon. Kaliati to continue working hard in promoting issues of gender.
Speaking earlier, chairperson for the organizing committee for the event, Andrew Chapola also commended hon Patricia Kaliati for her relentless efforts in promotion of gender in the country especially on making sure that women are not looked down in society.
"We are very proud of you!" said Chapola, "you have done us proud and you are a role model" he added
The event brought together PDC members from all regions across the country including, Principle Secretary for the Presidential Initiative on Safe Motherhood, Chimwemwe Chipungu, Deputy Secretary General for DPP, Hon Cecilia Chazama and Special Assistant to President, Dr. Ben Phiri.