President Chakwera Presides Over 14th Intake Prison Recruits’ Pass-Out Ceremony in Blantyre

President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera is today presiding over the 14th Intake Prison Recruits’ Pass-Out Ceremony at the Prison Staff Training School in Mapanga, Blantyre. A total of 995 recruits are graduating from the training program, including 410 women and 585 men.

Accompanied by First Lady Madame Monica Chakwera, the President was received by Honourable Ezekiel Peter Ching’oma, Minister of Homeland Security; His Excellency Paulo Chachine, Minister of Interior for Mozambique; Dr. Steven Kayuni, Secretary for Homeland Security; and senior officials from the Malawi Prisons Service upon arrival.

The ceremony kicked off with a formal inspection of the pavilions, followed by a briefing session inside the Commandant’s Office. President Chakwera then proceeded to the Saluting Dais, where he received the Presidential Salute before inspecting the recruits in parade.

The event features an array of activities, including a silent drill performance, a slow and quick-time march-past, and a Presidential Salute. The President will present certificates to the ten best-performing recruits and will also award medals for Distinguished Service, Meritorious Service, and Long Service and Good Conduct.

In addition to the formal proceedings, speeches will be delivered by Commissioner General Masauko Ng’ombeyagwada Wiscot and Minister Ching’oma before President Chakwera gives his official address.

Entertainment during the ceremony will include a baton stick handling drill, a Taekwondo demonstration, and cultural performances by the Blantyre Prison Cultural Troupe.

The Prison Brass Band will also provide music, while choral performances will be presented by the Malawi Prisons Service Officers’ Spouses and the Recruits Mega Choir.