****. ***** *********. ****
The African Public Relations Association (APRA) has extended heartfelt condolences to the Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM), the government, and the people of Malawi following the tragic plane crash on June 10, 2024. The accident claimed the lives of Malawi’s Vice President, H.E. Dr. Saulos Chilima, and nine others. APRA mourns this profound loss, standing in solidarity with the nation during this difficult time.
In a condolence letter dated June 11, 2024, and addressed to Benson Linje, the President of PRSM, the continental association described the incident as a “huge loss, not only to the people of Malawi but also to the African continent.”
The letter reads: “We write to express our profound shock and sadness at the tragic plane crash that caused the death of H.E. Dr. Saulos Chilima, the Vice President of Malawi, and nine others on Monday, June 10, 2024. On behalf of the African Public Relations Association (APRA), we extend our heartfelt condolences to you, our colleagues in the Public Relations Society of Malawi, and the great people of Malawi”.
The letter also states, “As always and especially this time of national mourning, we stand in solidarity with the people of Malawi. We share in the pain and the grief at tending this huge loss, not only to the people of Malawi but to the African continent.”
“The Council and all members (institutional, corporate and individual) of APRA offer heartfelt sympathies and will continue to remember the great people of Malawi in our entreaties.”
The African Public Relations Association (APRA) has extended heartfelt condolences to the Public Relations Society of Malawi (PRSM), the government, and the people of Malawi following the tragic plane crash on June 10, 2024. The accident claimed the lives of Malawi’s Vice President, H.E. Dr. Saulos Chilima, and nine others. APRA mourns this profound loss, standing in solidarity with the nation during this difficult time.
APRA extended heartfelt prayers for the families, friends, and loved ones of the deceased, hoping they find the strength and comfort to navigate through this tragic time.
“Please rest assured that, as we mourn the passing of these distinguished personalities and individuals, we also celebrate their lives and contributions to the Republic of Malawi and our dear continent. May their souls rest in peace,” the letter closes.
Signed
Secretary-General, APRA, Omoniyi Ibietan, Ph.D., fnipr, arpa,
