Women, The Backbone of Socioeconomic Development

Tadala Hannah Chihana, the wife of the incoming Second Vice President, Enoch Kamzingeni Chihana has underscored the importance of empowering and uplifting women across all sectors of the governance institutions saying women are the backbone of the economy.

Speaking in Rumphi where she is engaging over 4,000 women ahead of Tuesday elections, madam Chihana said the country must build a society where every woman has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

“From us the message is clear in both policy and practice that our women are not just beneficiaries of development but architects of it. Our mission as a political organization is very simple: every woman matters- they are bedrock of socioeconomic transformation and we will continue to honour their blunt sacrifice by giving them support.

“But beyond personal anecdotes, we must confront the harsh realities Malawian women face today. Behind each society, there is a sister, mother or daughter who works tirelessly everyday but still goes to bed hungry, bearing the heaviest burdens of inequality. This has to change because the well-being of women remains a pivotal indicator of how well any Nation is doing in driving her development plans.