my speech at Dinner of Institute of People Management, 25 July 2008

SPEECH BY DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR LABOUR, MRS E. CHIPANGULA, AT AN IPM FUNDRAISING DINNER DANCE & CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION CEREMONY
MOUNT SOCHE HOTEL, NJAMBA ROOM
25th JULY 2008

Our Guest of Honour, the Deputy Minister of Labour, Hon. Boniface Chimpokosera, M.P.

The President, Institute of People Management (Malawi),

Members of the Executive Council, Institute of People Management (Malawi),

Members of the Institute of People Management (Malawi),

Invited Distinguished Guests,

Ladies and Gentlemen,


It gives me great pleasure to stand before you this evening on this occasion. My duty this evening Honourable Deputy Minister is simply to ask you to address the gathering here. But before I do that, allow me Hon Deputy Minister to say a word or two.

First of all, I would like to thank you for accepting the invitation to grace this occasion despite your busy schedule. Honourable Deputy Minister, Your presence here signifies government’s commitment towards the promotion of human resource development in Malawi. We therefore don’t take this for granted.

Hon Deputy Minister, Mr President, Ladies and Gentlemen, the event taking place tonight is an indication of how serious the Institute is in seeing to it that the objectives of this organization are fulfilled by having a sound resource base. It is a well-known fact that organizations that plan effectively and are well organized; with adequate resources make a positive impact in achieving their agenda. I would therefore like to commend you for this initiative.

Hon Deputy Minister, Ladies and gentlemen, the Ministry of Labour feels proud to be associated with the Institute and would love to see the organization grow so that many people benefit from I

Since one of your objects is to promote best practices in the utilization of people, define codes of professional conduct and conduct research on people practices, I am sure that the future of this country in terms of labour market is best being prepared and planned for through your initiatives

Ladies and Gentlemen, Human resource as a labour force in any work place is of paramount importance since it is an ingredient for productivity and therefore a catalyst for economic growth and development. A well-nurtured human resource is the one that upholds professionalism. Professionalism ensures among other things high productivity,

That is why the Ministry of Labour, which is responsible for labour and employment matters works hard towards ensuring that human resources are well managed and developed. We are therefore happy with your initiatives for they are playing a critical role in instilling professionalism, discipline and integrity in matters of people management. We are ready to work hand in hand with you in all efforts aimed at promoting human resource development in Malawi.

Hon Deputy Minister, Mr President, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am mindful of the fact that this is not my function. It is now my singular honour to ask you Sir to deliver your speech.

I thank you Sir.