By Nelson Gonjani:
Indian High Commissioner to Malawi Amararam Gujar has hailed the enduring legacy of Kamuzu Academy (KA), which was founded in 1981 by Malawi’s founding president Ngwazi Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda.
Gujar made the remarks during a tree-planting exercise hosted by the Academy.
The exercise was held alongside the launch of an India Corner in KA’s library, an initiative he said strengthens international educational cooperation.
“Let me commend the institution’s leadership for preserving the founder’s vision while effectively responding to contemporary challenges.
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“I am optimistic that both the newly planted trees and the academy itself will continue to thrive in the years ahead,” Gujar said.
He added that conducting the tree-planting exercise in the presence of students played a critical role in shaping them into future leaders who were committed to environment protection and conservation efforts.
“This initiative serves as a platform for instilling values and responsibility among students, preparing them to become champions in the fight against climate change,” Gujar said.
The envoy then reaffirmed the Indian government’s commitment to collaborating with Malawi on environment conservation efforts to curb deforestation.
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“The government of India remains strongly committed to supporting Malawi in environment conservation efforts.
“Recently, we conducted a tree-planting exercise with the Lilongwe City Council under the Lilongwe Green Initiative,” Gujar said.
He then urged stakeholders to adopt strategies that would improve the survival rate of planted trees.
“We are calling upon all stakeholders, including Kamuzu Academy management, to ensure proper care of trees so that the intended results are achieved,” he said.
As part of the event, the government of India donated 150 books to the academy, covering literature, history, philosophy, science, culture and contemporary studies.
Kamuzu Academy Head teacher Andrew Lambert- Knott commended the High Commissioner for presiding over the event and officiating the launch of the India Corner, saying it would broaden students’ academic horizons.
“We are delighted to host the High Commissioner and we are optimistic that our students will continue to champion environment conservation [efforts] to help mitigate the effects of climate change,” Lambert- Knott said.
The occasion brought together KA board members and the former government official hostess, Mama Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira.
In a symbolic gesture, students dedicated trees to their parents, guardians, teachers and the nation, reflecting gratitude and a shared responsibility towards future generations
