NBS Bank has donated K30 million and nine wheelchairs to the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) to go towards supporting war veterans in the country.
This was disclosed during the prize presentation of the 2023 War Veterans Golf Tournament at Lilongwe Golf Club, which was graced by President Lazarus Chakwera and Vice President Saulos Chilima.
NBS Bank Chief Executive Officer Kwanele Ngwenya said the bank is committed to improving the welfare of war veterans.
“We, as NBS Bank, are always ready to support war veterans. We will also come back in a bigger way next year,” Ngwenya said.
In his remarks, Chakwera hailed the bank for supporting the war veterans.
- Advertisement -
“The best way for us to show our thanks for their acts of valour is to care for them in years that follow their distinguished services. I am, therefore, delighted that through our patronage of this tournament, we are putting our money where our mouth is. This is no ordinary tournament. It is a token of appreciation to our ex-servicemen and women for choosing the discipline of war in order to achieve our desire for peace,” Chakwera said.
On behalf of MDF, Major General Chikunkha Soko hailed Chakwera and Chilima for gracing the event.
“We really appreciate the support from the golfers and all the companies,” Soko said.
The golf tournament was organised to raise funds to support war veterans and their families.
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
A total of 102 golfers participated in this year’s tournament.
At the end of the tournament, a team sponsored by MDF comprising Richard Mbeza and Alick Dzonzi emerged champions.
Msilikali Sacco-sponsored team comprising Muhammad Tayub and Abbar Jussab finished second whereas NBS1, with players such as Ngwenya and Vizenge Kumwenda finished third.
