The African Water Association (AfWA) has elected the Lilongwe Water Board (LWB) Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Alfonso Chikuni as its vice-president for Southern Africa region.

The development follows after the African Utility Week Industry Awards, nominated Chikuni for the category named ‘Outstanding Contribution; Water’. On the other hand, Lilongwe Water Board itself was nominated for the category of Water Service Provider of the Year, which the board won, after it also won the same award in 2017.

AfWA elected Chikuni during its executive board meeting held in Kampala, Uganda on Saturday (16th November, 2019). The continental body has four regions namely south, east, north and west. Honored by the development, Chikuni said the election shows the trust AfWA has in him and the Lilongwe Water Board in general. “It is a privilege to represent my country at such top-level platform. There are a lot of issues we need to tackle as continent and as a country- Malawi; and I feel now we will have a voice and representation on continental issues regarding water and sanitation” said Chikuni.