Minister of Education, Science and Technology Bright Msaka SC has challenged graduates of the Malawi School of Government (MSG) to reject corruption and uphold professionalism as they take on responsibilities that can shape the country’s development.
Msaka made the call in Lilongwe during the Malawi School of Government’s fourth congregation, where 565 students graduated from various academic programmes.
He urged the graduates to put the knowledge and skills they have acquired to good use by serving Malawi with integrity, discipline and professionalism.
Msaka warned that corruption remains a major obstacle to national development and encouraged the graduates to become agents of positive change in both the public and private sectors.
He said their qualifications should not only open doors to employment and career advancement, but should also strengthen their commitment to serving the country and contributing to its socio-economic transformation.
Meanwhile, the Malawi School of Government says it is focused on producing confident, competent and ethical professionals capable of contributing to the achievement of the country’s Malawi 2063 development aspirations.
The institution has so far produced 565 graduates through certificate, diploma, bachelor’s and master’s programmes, while expanding its academic offerings in areas including business administration, project management, management studies and law.
MSG is also placing emphasis on strengthening the capacity of professionals already working in the public service through orientation, promotional and proficiency programmes.
The institution has introduced postgraduate programmes in emerging fields such as data science, cybersecurity, local government and public finance, in response to the changing demands of the labour market and the country’s development needs.
The school has further encouraged graduates to embrace lifelong learning and continuously upgrade their knowledge and skills as technology and workplace requirements evolve.
It warned that failure to adapt to changing trends could leave professionals struggling to remain relevant, while continuous learning, high academic standards and practical skills can help graduates stay competitive and contribute more effectively to Malawi’s development.
The congregation comes at a time when Malawi continues to place greater emphasis on developing a skilled, ethical and adaptable workforce capable of driving the country towards its long-term development goals.
