Malawi’s First Lady, Professor Gertrude Mutharika, has urged the youth to prioritize education and eliminate distractions that threaten their personal and professional growth.

Speaking Friday at Sunbird Nkopola in Mangochi during the National Youth Dialogue on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, Madame Mutharika stressed that academic excellence and practical skill development remain the most reliable foundations for securing a prosperous future and contributing to national development.

The high-level engagement brought together approximately 400 university students from across the Eastern and Southern regions to discuss critical youth development issues.