Parliamentary Committee on Budget and Finance Transforms Lives in Bangula Evacuation Camp
Parliamentary Committee visit brings life-altering change for flood survivors in Nsanje's Bangula Evacuation Camp, writes Cornelius Lupenga.
NSANJE, Malawi - In a significant development, the Parliamentary Committee on Budget and Finance paid a visit to the Bangula Evacuation Camp in Nsanje, resulting in a life-altering change for flood survivors residing in the district's camps, writes Cornelius Lupenga.
Emmanuel White, the camp's secretary, expressed his gratitude for the committee's visit and highlighted the positive impact it had on the supply of relief maize.
Speaking to AfricaBrief on Saturday, White stated, "The committee's visit to our camp has brought about a remarkable transformation in the provision of relief maize."
He further explained that Kamlepo Kalua, the team leader of the committee, reassured the displaced individuals of their commitment to engage the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) to ensure a consistent supply of maize for those affected at the camp.
"He promised that 1,000 bags of maize would arrive within a few days, and indeed, they did. We are grateful to him for fulfilling his promise," White added.
Furthermore, the secretary disclosed that on Friday, the 19th, the camp received a substantial shipment of over three thousand bags of maize, signifying a significant improvement in their food distribution efforts.
Mefa Lingoli, a beneficiary from Makhanga Island, expressed her satisfaction with the recent developments.
"We used to receive only a cup of maize per week, but now there has been a remarkable improvement in the distribution," Lingoli said.
According to reports, Nsanje District is home to approximately 41,000 households affected by the floods, with 32,416 residing in evacuation camps.
The World Food Programme (WFP), in collaboration with the Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS), will provide support to 32,416 households, while the remaining households will receive assistance from the DoDMA.
Notably, Nsanje Lalanje, under the leadership of Senior Chief Mbenje, holds the largest concentration of affected individuals, accounting for 42% of the district's overall population impacted by the floods.