Malawi's First Vice President Jane Mayemu Ansah pledged continued government support for military veterans and their relatives during a Capital Hill ceremony in Lilongwe. She accepted a poppy from former defense personnel ahead of annual remembrance observances and purchased a second flower for 2 million kwacha. Ansah highlighted how national stability resulted from soldier sacrifices and encouraged citizens to buy poppies as symbols of solidarity.
The vice president stated that security and independence require sacrifice, deserving perpetual recognition. She called for maintaining respect toward service members whose efforts enabled current prosperity. Ansah emphasized that veterans and surviving family members merit dignified living conditions.
General Henry Odillo, who chairs the Veterans and Ex-Service League after commanding the Malawi Defence Force, noted the occasion honors troops who served with British allies defending the country. He said aging survivors still require social assistance and economic aid while requesting public and business sector contributions. Odillo explained donations will help repair deteriorating facilities at Zomba Barracks, where many former soldiers reside. Nationwide memorial activities will mark this year's remembrance events honoring deceased and living military personnel.
The vice president stated that security and independence require sacrifice, deserving perpetual recognition. She called for maintaining respect toward service members whose efforts enabled current prosperity. Ansah emphasized that veterans and surviving family members merit dignified living conditions.
General Henry Odillo, who chairs the Veterans and Ex-Service League after commanding the Malawi Defence Force, noted the occasion honors troops who served with British allies defending the country. He said aging survivors still require social assistance and economic aid while requesting public and business sector contributions. Odillo explained donations will help repair deteriorating facilities at Zomba Barracks, where many former soldiers reside. Nationwide memorial activities will mark this year's remembrance events honoring deceased and living military personnel.
