Concerned Israel trip applicants petition government

Concerned Israel trip applicants have expressed concern over delays by some government officials towards their trip to work in Israel.

Chairperson for the grouping, Tapson Maganga, made the sentiments Wednesday in Lilongwe after presenting the petition to Lilongwe District Commissioner’s office, asking government to quickly finalise the signing of memorandum of understanding with the Government of Israel.

Maganga said it is pathetic that delays for the youths to go and work in Israel are being done here while farmers and their agents in Israel are ready to assist the youths in their travelling logistics and employ them in their farms.

“We borrowed money for our express passports, do medical reports and police clearance, and some even sold their house items and maize fields, thinking when they go to Israel they will make money to recover all those things, but we are still here,” he said.

Maganga has since asked President Lazarus Chakwera to intervene in this matter, saying they know the President has good plans for the youths in the country, such as increasing job opportunities for them, but some officials are sleeping on their job.

Speaking after receiving the petition, Lilongwe District Commissioner Lawford Palani thanked the protesters for following procedures in presenting their petition.

“My duty is to receive the petition and deliver it to relevant authorities and I can assure you that this petition will be delivered to the Office of President and Cabinet (OPC) as soon as possible.

The protesters presented the petition after marching peacefully while singing songs, praising and putting their trust in President Chakwera to rescue them.

According to the concerned Israel trip applicants, they were supposed to start going to Israel last week, and they have now been promised to leave the country on March 2024.