Youths asked to create jobs

Karonga District Council chairperson Misheck Mwaijengo has urged youths in the district to be innovative and create jobs for others.

He said this on Friday during the graduation of 83 youths who underwent training in End User Computing and Graphic Design jointly organised by Mzuzu Entrepreneur Hub (E-Hub) and Karonga based Foundation for Community Support Services (Focus).

Mwaijengo encouraged the youth to be innovative by utilising the knowledge and skills acquired to create jobs for their fellow youths to develop the district.

He said: “I commend the two institutions for imparting these skills in our youths. I urge them to utilise the knowledge and skills to establish their own businesses that can also create jobs for other youths.

“I also ask them to be in contact with their local leaders so that they have access to 25 percent Constituency Development Fund allocation for the youth.”

Innocent Kazingo from Malopa Village in Senior Chief Kilupula hailed Focus and E-Hub for the training.

“We are living in a digital world. Therefore, the skills that I have acquired will help me and my fellow youths to contribute significantly towards the socio-economic development of the district,” he said.

Mzuzu E-Hub technology integration officer Gift Chimwendo said the training sought  to empower them with skills to become self-reliant.

Focus executive director Kossam Munthali also expressed satisfaction with the training and encouraged the youth to continue working hard. 

Karonga district youth officer Lapken Liwago said his office is committed to helping the youth to realise their dreams by linking them to various financial lending institutions.