Tobacco Commission pushes for better schools to end child labour
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The Tobacco Commission has fired up a strong call to all industry players to give back to the roots by investing in education infrastructure and learning materials in tobacco-growing areas.
Speaking on October 28, 2025, as Malawi joined the globe in marking World Tobacco Growers Day, the Commission’s Public Relations Officer, Telephorus Chigwenembe, said improved school facilities would help keep children in classrooms and out of tobacco fields.
Chigwenembe emphasized that education remains the strongest weapon in ending child labour within the tobacco value chain.
“Eliminating child labour in tobacco not only safeguards children’s rights but also preserves the integrity of Malawi’s green gold on the global stage,” he said.
He further revealed that several initiatives are already underway all aimed at ensuring children from tobacco-growing communities are learning in safe, supportive environments rather than toiling in the fields.
The Commission believes that when the industry unites behind education, Malawi’s future becomes brighter, and the nation’s image in global trade shines even stronger.
This year’s World Tobacco Growers Day is being commemorated under the theme:
“Tobacco Industry Towards a Safer and Conducive Teaching and Learning Environment A Commitment to Ending Child Labour.”
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