Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba has said he is overwhelmed and feels honoured, following his appointment as Minister of Labour by President Lazarus Chakwera.

The President appointed Mumba yesterday night, replacing Agnes NyaLonje who resigned last weekend.

Chakwera said although the government has created many jobs in four years, there is need to sustain the momentum for years to come, including the export of labour to Israel, the UAE, and other markets.

“…which is why I was reluctant to accept the letter of resignation from Hon. Agnes Nyalonje as our Minister of Labour. But in the end, I had to respect her decision, and I thank her for her service.

“To succeed her and continue the work, I have appointed Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba as the new Minister of Labour with immediate effect, and I wish him God’s best in his service to our country,” said the President.

Mumba has since said it is a privilege to serve the country in that capacity.

“I don’t take the trust and confidence that the President has in me for granted. I will not let him and Malawians down. As for my commitment, all I can say for now is that, be assured that I never accept something that I cannot commit to,” he said.