Marko Chiziko (born on April 17, 1952) was the former Commander General of the

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(MDF). He was born in Dowa at Chiziko Village, Chakhaza

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. He was the Commander for the Army from 2004 until 2011 for President

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Career

He obtained a Malawi School Certificate of Education at Dedza Secondary School. He enlisted in the Army in 1972 and moved up the ranks. He became Lieutenant, Captain, Major, LT Colonel, Colonel. He attended several courses during his early army career. He attended the Army Command and General Staff Course in 1988/1989 in the USA. He then served as Brigadier, Major General, LT General and General. He has extensive training in the Army having been trained in Malawi, the UK, Netherlands, Botswana, South Africa and the United States. He is also a holder of a Masters in Strategic Planning and Management (2003) Derby University, UK; in correspondence through Malawi Institute of Management. He has written a few articles about defence and security as part of his PhD thesis.

Personal life

He is married and has 7 children.

Awards and accolades

*Efficiency Medal *Campaign Medal *Malawi Silver Jubilee Medal *Long Service *Good Conduct Medal

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Chiziko, Marko Malawian Defence Force officers Living people 1951 births