President Lazarus Chakwera says he wants to form a ministerial taskforce that will ensure that the implementation of the National Youth Policy is effective across the country.

Chakwera disclosed this when he was launching the revised National Youth Policy that will run from 2023 to 2028, yesterday at Bingu International Convention Center (BICC) in Lilongwe.

In his address during the launch, Dr. Chakwera said all ministries under his administration should engage the Ministry of Youth and Sports in their activities since primary beneficiaries of most public sectors are young people.

“All activities in all sectors of the country should be implemented towards promotion of skill development, innovation, sustainable livelihoods, character building, citizenship and patriotism among youth as they are powerful agents of change,” said Chakwera.

He added that he has no interest in any policy or program for young people that does value their voices, ideas and work.

The launch was held under the theme “Harnessing the Youth Potential towards the Realization of Malawi 2063.