Malawian President Donates Money She Received From Nigeria To Victims of 2011 Shootings

Malawian President, Joyce Hilda Banda has proved once again that leadership is not just about self-aggrandisement but being responsible to the followers and the same time making needful sacrifices.

The 63-year-old leader recently donated the sum of $75,000 to victims of July 20, 2011 shootings in which 20 people died and several others injured in her country.

"My heart goes out to all of you who were affected by the shootings on 20 July 2011. I know you face a lot of challenges following the loss of your loved ones some of whom were breadwinners for their families," she said.

Referring to the affected victims, JB as she is fondly called said, "I know you do not have sustainable sources of income for your upkeep, for school fees for your children, fertilizer and other necessities"

The President said the $75,000 she gave to the victims was the money she received as honorarium for a lecture she delivered in Lagos, Nigeria – she asked the victims to use the funds to renovate their houses.